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terrain

Noun CEFR C2 Standard
təˈɹeɪn

Definitions

  1. A single, distinctive rock formation; an area having a preponderance of a particular rock or group of rocks.
  2. An area of land or its particular features.
  3. The surface of the earth; the ground.
  4. An individual's overall state of health.

Equivalents

Españolterreno
Françaisterrain
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Examples

“The race⟳ will be run⟳ over a variety of terrain, including grass and sand.”
“This approach⟳ requires the aircraft to stay⟳ at an altitude of at least 3000 feet MSL until crossing the VOR in order⟳ to maintain⟳ terrain clearance.”
“controlled flight into terrain”
“TOO LOW, TERRAIN”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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