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terrain

[ tuh-reyn ]

noun

  1. a tract of land, especially as considered with reference to its natural features, military advantages, etc.
  2. Geology. terrane.


terrain

/ təˈreɪn; ˈtɛreɪn /

noun

  1. ground or a piece of ground, esp with reference to its physical character or military potential

    a rocky terrain

    radio reception can be difficult in mountainous terrain

  2. a variant spelling of terrane
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of terrain1

1720–30; < French Vulgar Latin *ٱԳܳ, noun use of neuter of *ٱԳܲ of land. See terra, -an
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of terrain1

C18: from French, ultimately from Latin ٱŧԳܳ ground, from terra earth
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The game’s blocky bizarro aesthetic has given it global recognition; its free-range exploration on a terrain the size of Neptune has earned it over $3 billion.

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The fire intensified overnight because of the terrain and strong winds, Cal Fire said.

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She recalled learning about three migrants who died earlier this month in the Otay Mountain wilderness after calling for help during a storm that brought near-freezing temperatures to the harsh terrain.

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Due to the treacherous terrain and the area’s track record of challenging rescues, the duty officer immediately requested helicopter support from the U.S.

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Unbound by any musical shackles, Croker explores a vast terrain on “Dream Manifest.”

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