terrane

noun

Definition of terranenext
as in landform

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Recent Examples of terrane The volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon. — Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022 Beyond that is hilly terrane that is mostly volcanic material that make up most of the surface of Mars. — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrane
  1. landform
  2. land
  3. topography
  4. geomorphology
  5. landscape
  6. terrain
  7. geography
Noun
  • Experts say the realities of construction –– blasting through rock with dynamite, pouring concrete into natural landforms and storing water in reservoirs –– could have unintended effects.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • There was nothing beyond the landforms of forehead, nose, and chin.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of landform
Noun
  • The new system allows the drone to release supplies while hovering, drop payloads during forward flight, or land and unload cargo autonomously, eliminating the need for personnel or dedicated equipment at the receiving site.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In rural areas, food insecurity helps armed groups recruit soldiers and causes disputes over scarce land and water resources.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of land
Noun
  • This is a sophisticated, adaptive, three-chamber air suspension system that continuously adjusts to road topography and driving style.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With rugged topography, Ely is a playground for outdoor recreation.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of topography
Noun
  • Some of these questions can be studied by a field called geomorphology, the study of how the Earth’s surface changes, especially by erosion.
    — Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
  • They are formed from pale gray, jagged mineral rock that UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site 10 years ago because of its exceptional natural beauty and unique geomorphology.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of geomorphology
Noun
  • The arch is one of multiple projects Trump has proposed that will change Washington's landscape.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • What makes this emptiness more bothersome is the cavalier way Wingard wields the imagery of rogue, militarized killers wreaking havoc on the American landscape.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of landscape
Noun
  • Wildfires have never burned as much French terrain in a year, none bigger than the one that incinerated much of Le Porge.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Because of the challenging terrain, the bridges are designed to be constructed without heavy machinery.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrain
Noun
  • Teams can spend less time rebuilding general-purpose capabilities and more time adapting models to specific vehicles, geographies, safety cases and applications.
    — John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That matters because resilience now requires capable production in more than one geography.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of geography

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