American English pronunciation

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IPA transcription: [tɚ'eɪn]

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Noun

  • 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.