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Definition of terrain - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographyarea of land considered in terms of its physical features
- The terrain varies greatly across this region..
2.
geologyTECH. distinctive rock formation areaTECH.
- Geologists examined the terrain for unique rock formations.
Images of terrain
distinctive rock formation area
Expressions with terrain
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land that is difficult to travel on
The hikers struggled through the rough terrain.
area of land with rough ground that is hard to travel across
The hikers carefully crossed the rugged terrain before sunset.
suitable for use on any type of ground
The all-terrain vehicle can handle rocky paths.
flying close to the ground to avoid detection
The helicopter performed a terrain flight to stay hidden.
knowledge about natural and man-made features of an area
The military relied on terrain intelligence for the mission.
Origin of terrain
Latin, terra (earth)
Terms with terrain included in their meaning
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terrain
full of rocks or stones
sports
involving long-distance racing over natural terrain, like fields and hills
terrain
area of high or mountainous land
geography
region characterized by hilly terrain
geography
having many mountains or rough terrain
mountain terrain
area of snow-covered hillside for skiing
terrain
related to the natural features of an area
terrain
physical characteristics of a specific area
modify terrain
alter an area with plants, paths, or other features
geography
eroded terrain with minimal vegetation
outdoor cyclist
person who rides bicycles off-road, typically on mountainous terrain
terrain
physical undulations or variations in height
geography
route through mountains or difficult terrain
cycling
riding bicycles over rough terrain
riding
involving riding across varied terrain
skiing
ski across open and flat terrain
balance
adjustable pole for balance on uneven terrain
terrain
having the most hills
geography
physical characteristics of a terrain or environment
terrain
characteristic of flat or level country
terrain
vehicle suitable for different terrains
transportation
vehicle designed for rough terrain travel
cartography
map showing three-dimensional terrain using contours
terrain
ground covered with stones, hard for plants to grow
Examples of terrain in a sentence
Farmers had to adapt to the uneven terrain. The rugged terrain made the hike challenging for beginners. Satellite images revealed the terrain's complex geological features.
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- French:terrain, ...
- German:Gelände, Gebiet, ...
- Italian:orografia, ...
- Spanish:orografía, ...
- Portuguese:terreno, ...
- Chinese:地貌, 岩区, ...
- Japanese:地形, 岩石地帯, ...
- Arabic:تضاريس, منطقة صخرية مميزة, ...
- Hebrew:תְּוָואֵי שֶׁטַח, תְּצוּרָה גֵּאוֹלוֹגִית, ...
- Russian:рельеф, ...
- Ukrainian:рельєф, місцевість, ...
- Hindi:भूभाग, पर्वतीय क्षेत्र, ...
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