The nest of a bird of prey, as of an eagle or hawk; also a brood of such birds; eyrie. Shak. Also fig.: A human residence or resting p…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.Soil conservation
protection of soil against erosion or deterioration
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An aerie.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.The variety of life in a place or across the planet.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.Conservation, as from injury, defilement, or irregular use.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.no longer in existence; "the extinction of a species"
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; esp., a cave used by a wild beast for shelter or concealment; as…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.of Endanger
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.The act of extinguishing or making extinct; a putting an end to; the act of putting out or destroying light, fire, life, activity, inf…
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.Alt. of Eyry
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.The nest of a bird of prey or other large bird that builds in a lofty place; aerie.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.The natural abode, locality or region of an animal or plant.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs; "a marine habitat"; "he felt safe on his home grounds"
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.A place in which to lie or rest; especially, the bed or couch of a wild beast.
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.the conservation of petroleum resources
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.of Protect
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.of Threaten
Used in the same subject area: Nature and environment, Environmental science, Conservation and biodiversity, Conservation.Words connected by meaning
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The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction; as, the abrasion of coins.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.the erosion of beaches
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.Consisting of clay; abounding with clay; partaking of clay; like clay.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.Clogging, or having power to clog.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.To accompany for protection, either by sea or land; to attend for protection; to escort; as, a frigate convoys a merchantman.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.The erosion of the bed of a stream by running water, principally by attrition of the detritus carried along by the stream, but also by…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.of Corrode
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.The action or effect of corrosive agents, or the process of corrosive change; as, the rusting of iron is a variety of corrosion.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.The act of corrupting or making putrid, or state of being corrupt or putrid; decomposition or disorganization, in the process of putre…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.Covered over; private; hid; secret; disguised.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.A falling away; decay; deterioration; declension. "The old castle, where the family lived in their decadence."
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: protection, soil, erosion, deterioration.Explore Academic Dictionary
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