terrain
- noun
- /tɛˈreɪn/
- The hikers struggled to navigate the rocky terrain during their expedition.
- rough terrain
- uneven terrain
- rugged terrain
It's a nice reminder that it's their terrain, their home, not ours.
- It's a nice reminder that it's their terrain, their home, not ours.
- They know the terrain that the Ukrainians will want to come through.
- But so West Virginia, what kind of terrain would you be looking for?
- He's done all kinds of things in different terrains and environments.
- And I, I can do them on other terrain besides just my familiar Home Park.
- Imagine looking down at a bit of hilly terrain, OK.
- So every single step is like completely unpredictable in terms of the terrain your foot interacts with.
- Very difficult country to invade given the terrain.
- It's very, you know, the terrain is just incredible.
Examples
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The tensions in Guanajuato were largely centered in the broken terrain of the northern portion of the state.
Academic text (2008) -
The formerly mounded and pitted terrain had been rendered into a level field.
Fiction book (1992) -
Well, if we know the digital terrain model, then we know this distance.
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It's very, you know, the terrain is just incredible.
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The terrain is on their side.
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But so West Virginia, what kind of terrain would you be looking for?
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The same rough terrain that has kept visitors out makes it dangerous just to get there.
Academic text (2008) -
It's a nice reminder that it's their terrain, their home, not ours.
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But on Earth, much of the natural terrain had been destroyed by man's advance.
Fiction book (1992) -
This is a hilly terrain which varies in both directions.
Synonyms
The solid surface of the earth that people walk on and plants grow in
An area of ground used for farming, building, or as a country
A view of land and nature seen at once, often beautiful
A small area of land that someone owns or uses
A large area of land that is not separated by water
A small piece of ground for growing plants or building on
A large connected area of land that is part of the Earth
A large area of land used for a certain purpose
A piece of land sold or owned as one unit
A piece of land used for a specific purpose like building or farming
An area of land used for something, like a garden or park
A part of the Earth's surface with clear borders or features
A small piece of land used for growing plants
Compounds
- Jargon
Information about land, plants, roads, and buildings that helps plan military actions
How Rugged
Surface Forms
Etymology
Terrain comes from the Latin root terra, which means 'earth' or 'ground', and you can see the same root in territory. So, terrain is simply the kind of ground in an area — its shape and how easy it is to use.