(oceanography) a warm ocean current that flows along the equator from the date line and south off the coast of Ecuador at Christmas ti…
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.
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a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential; "they decided to attack across the rocky terrain"
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A description of the ocean.
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.That branch of science which relates to the ocean.
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.The fluid which we breathe, and which surrounds the earth; the atmosphere. It is invisible, inodorous, insipid, transparent, compressi…
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.The act of alleviating; a lightening of weight or severity; mitigation; relief.
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.The whole mass of aeriform fluid surrounding the earth; -- applied also to the gaseous envelope of any celestial orb, or other body; a…
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.The global sum of all ecosystems, including land, water, and atmosphere
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.the solid part of the earth's surface; "the plane turned away from the sea and moved back over land"; "the earth shook for several min…
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place o…
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.That which gives ease, relief, or assistance; convenience; accommodation.
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.of Ease
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.Act of environing; state of being environed.
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.The science which treats of the world and its inhabitants; a description of the earth, or a portion of the earth, including its struct…
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.of Grind
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.the watery layer of the earth's surface; includes water vapor
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.Urine. See Lant.
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains.
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The first attack, or act of hostility; the first act of injury, or first act leading to a war or a controversy; unprovoked attack; ass…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.Watchful; vigilant; active in vigilance.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.Deviation from the common rule; an irregularity; anything anomalous.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.To attack with violence, or in a vehement and hostile manner; to assault; to molest; as, to assail a man with blows; to assail a city…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.; an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.To fall upon with force; to assail, as with force and arms; to assault.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.To make trial or experiment of; to try; to endeavor to do or perform (some action); to assay; as, to attempt to sing; to attempt a bol…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.A plant (Lewisia rediviva) allied to the purslane, but with fleshy, farinaceous roots, growing in the mountains of Idaho, Montana, etc…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.To lay on or impose, as a load, tax, or burden; to load; to fill.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.To distinguish or mark by a specific difference; to effect a difference in, as regards classification; to develop differential charact…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.imp. & p. p. of Fight.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.The fleshy or muscular part of the side of an animal, between the ribs and the hip. See Illust. of Beef.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.How far research results can be applied to other people or situations.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.The state of being general; the quality of including species or particulars.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability; "Although useful, such samples are not representative of t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.
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