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exterior

/ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ adjective C1
  1. Relating to the outside parts or surface of something. · the exterior part of a sphere
  2. Being from outside a country; foreign. · the exterior relations of a state or kingdom
  3. Outdoor.
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He recognized the place where he had awaked by the bed of heather that was there; but it was in vain that he carried his torch all round the exterior surface of the grotto.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 344 · C1
Then he took the envelope itself, held it up to the light, and very carefully studied both the exterior and the flap.
The Valley of Fear, p. 1 · C1
“Possibly; but it is not the exterior I care for, it is the interior.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 838 · C1
“Well, you guard the exterior, and if he attempts to fly, fire upon him; he must be a great criminal, from what the telegraph says.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 986 · C1

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