(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
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Mountain range
a series of hills or mountains; "the valley was between two ranges of hills"; "the plains lay just beyond the mountain range"
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(geology) a stratum of rock (especially sedimentary rock); "they found a bed of sandstone"
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right ove…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) a constituent fragment of a clastic rock
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) a rock composed of broken pieces of older rocks
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind; "a constant deflation of th…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) a long winding ridge of post glacial gravel and other sediment; deposited by meltwater from glaciers or ice sheets
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) the probability that an earthquake will generate a level of ground motion that exceeds a specified reference level during a…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) line determined by the intersection of a geological fault and the earth's surface
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right ove…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right ove…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) the geological features of the earth
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.(geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Geography, Landscapes and landforms, Geomorphology and geology.a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
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A very high mountain. Specifically, in the plural, the highest chain of mountains in Europe, containing the lofty mountains of Switzer…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.To vary by turns; as, the land alternates between rocky hills and sandy plains.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.An inversion of the natural order of words; as, echoed the hills, for, the hills echoed.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.A small caon; a narrow valley or glen; also, but less frequently, an open valley.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.a series of hills or mountains; "the valley was between two ranges of hills"; "the plains lay just beyond the mountain range"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.a series of hills or mountains; "the valley was between two ranges of hills"; "the plains lay just beyond the mountain range"
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.A valuable breed of mountain sheep in Scotland, which takes its name from the Cheviot hills.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.A low place between hills; a vale or valley.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.A low hill at the foot of higher hills or mountains.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.A thorny evergreen shrub (Ulex Europaeus), with beautiful yellow flowers, very common upon the plains and hills of Great Britain; -- c…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.A secluded and narrow valley; a dale; a depression between hills.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.A figurative construction, changing or inverting the natural order of words or clauses; as, "echoed the hills" for "the hills echoed."
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: series, hills, mountains, valley, ranges.
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