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The hikers crossed rocky terrain.
What does Terrain mean?
the kind and shape of land in a place.
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Terrain is the type, shape, and condition of land in an area, such as rocky, flat, hilly, muddy, or forested land.
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The map showed how the terrain changed from flat fields to steep hills.
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Understanding the terrain helped the team choose a safer route through the forest.
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WordTerrain.
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MeaningTerrain means the kind and shape of land in a place.
ExampleExample: The hikers crossed rocky terrain.
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waterUse as a contrast for land-based areas.
skyUse as a contrast for the area above the land.
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Terrain word family
Base word
terrain
noun
terrain
The type and shape of land in an area.
noun
terrains
Different kinds of land areas.
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