American English pronunciation
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IPA transcription: [tɚ'eɪn]
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Noun
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a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential
“they decided to attack across the rocky terrain”
Usage examples
- It features larger maps, denser terrain, and free-roaming environments.
- The Mongol naval fleet were unaware of the river's terrain.
- One-quarter of the Soviet Union consisted of mountains or mountainous terrain.
- They use the terraforming tool to modify the terrain.
- Grayson County has a particularly mountainous terrain, specifically in the western half.
- The terrain is mostly rugged and mountainous, with fertile lowlands along the coast.
- The commune is alpine in nature with extensive forests and rugged terrain.
- The extension featured long straights and by virtue of the terrain, a small hill.
- The trails go through forested and mountain terrain, and are clearly signposted.
- The terrain favours construction of reservoirs of various size.