(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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the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist
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 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 act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
Used in the same subject area: Geography, Physical geography.the totality of surrounding conditions; "he longed for the comfortable environment of his living room"
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.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 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 watery layer of the earth's surface; includes water vapor
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.do landscape gardening; "My sons landscapes for corporations and earns a good living"
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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.An alarm from a real or threatened attack; a sudden attack; also, a bugle sound to give warning.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.Any deviation from the essential characteristics of a specific type.
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 morally, or with a view to produce changes in the feelings, character, conduct, existing usages, institutions; to attack by…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.To attack with moral means, or with a view of producing moral effects; to attack by words, arguments, or unfriendly measures; to assai…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent); "the film was sensitive to attack by acids"; "open to attack…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.showy succulent ground-hugging plant of Rocky Mountains regions having deep to pale pink flowers and fleshy farinaceous roots; the Mon…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.The act of rushing upon, or towards, an enemy; a sudden onset or attack, as of troops, esp. cavalry; hence, the signal for attack; as,…
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 drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.A sudden and violent attack of a disorder; a stroke of disease, as of epilepsy or apoplexy, which produces convulsions or unconsciousn…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: piece, ground, specific, characteristics, military.The side of an army, or of any division of an army, as of a brigade, regiment, or battalion; the extreme right or left; as, to attack…
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.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.the quality of being general or widespread or having general applicability; "Although useful, such samples are not representative of t…
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