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terrain
noun [U] /təˈreɪn/Definition
› an area of land, when considering its natural features: The car handles particularly well on rough terrain.Areas of land in generalSpace - general words
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Synonyms and related words:
- area noun (PLACE)
- circuit noun (VISITS)
- country noun (PARTICULAR AREA)
- enclosure noun (SURROUNDED)
- ground noun (LAND)
- inland adjective
- lot noun (LAND)
- patch noun (AREA)
- plot noun (GROUND)
- pocket noun (GROUP/AREA)
- pocket-handkerchief adjective 1
- pocket-handkerchief adjective 2
- reach noun (PART)
- region noun
- stretch noun (PART)
- swathe noun (AREA)
- sweep noun (MOVEMENT)
- territory noun (AREA)
- tract noun (LAND)
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