terrain
IPA: tɝˈeɪn
noun
- (geology) A single, distinctive rock formation; an area having a preponderance of a particular rock or group of rocks.
- An area of land or the particular features of it.
- (chiefly aviation) The surface of the earth; the ground.
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Examples of "terrain" in Sentences
- The terrain is widely erratic.
- The terrain of the county is varied.
- Most of the terrain in the area is mountainous.
- The general physiography of the terrain is hilly.
- The precipitous nature of the terrain is apparent.
- The topographic map shows the mountainous terrain of the area.
- Due to the extremely rugged terrain, the area is largely unspoiled.
- The terrain is rugged with many areas only passable with the aid of ropes.
- The terrain in the source area of the river is rich in marble and fireclay.
- He located the crippled aircraft and landed in the treacherous desert terrain.
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