terrain
Example Sentences
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The rubbish appeared to have accumulated over time from being dumped from a lay-by at the top of Bwlch Mountain, meaning it lay on steep terrain that was difficult to access.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The image was taken using Psyche's multispectral imager instrument and highlights the rugged ancient terrain of the Red Planet.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
They’ve terraformed the desert terrain by planting trees, building houses, and even constructing a Walmart and an airport.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
The two favorites, an Itala imported from Turin, Italy, and a snazzy yellow American-made Acme, could not keep up in rough terrain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Finally, there were the relentless insects, the unsettling sense of isolation, and the ever-taxing terrain.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing terrain
List 8
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")
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