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plural of terrace
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A platform that extends outwards from a building
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A raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides, especially one of a series for farming or leisure; a similar natural area of ground, often next to a river
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{n} a small grassy hill or mount, a flat roof
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The standing area at a football ground
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A level plain bordering a stream, river, or lake
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A street, or a row of houses, on a bank or the side of a hill; hence, any street, or row of houses
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A sunny (at least 80% of space should receive sunlight from 11 am to 2 pm between the spring and fall equinox), wind-sheltered area at least one level above street level, for enjoyment of views and for relaxation A terrace must be accessible from the sidewalk or public corridors Must provide adequate signage about location at street level, in hallways and elevators Seating must be provided at the rate of one seat for every 30 square feet of terrace area Landscaping (tree and flower boxes) is required
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A level promenade in front of a building; usually made of stone and accented with plants, statuary, etc
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A berm or discontinuous segments of a berm, in a valley at some height above the flood plain, representing a former abandoned flood plain of the stream
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a relatively level bench or step-like surface breaking the continuity of a slope
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One of a row of houses joined together with common walls
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sloping ground cut into a succession of benches to control surface run-off, minimize soil erosion and assist revegetation
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a row of houses built in a similar style and having common dividing walls (or the street on which they face); "Grosvenor Terrace"
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a Soil conservation practice in which ridges or steps are built on slopes to slow down runoff and increase soil moisture
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The terraces at a football ground are wide steps that people can stand on when they are watching a game
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(i) A step-like surface, bordering a stream or shoreline, that represents the former position of a flood plain, lake, or sea shore (ii) A raised, generally horizontal strip of earth and/or rock constructed along a hill on or nearly on a contour to make land suitable for tillage and to prevent accelerated erosion (iii) An earth embankment constructed across a slope for conducting water from above at a regulated flow to prevent accelerated erosion and to conserve water
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A nearly flat strip of land with a sloping descent at the edges
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a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below)
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A terrace can be several things: a veranda, a roofed balcony, an unroofed paved area next to a house, or a raised bed of earth constructed to enhance a landscape
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An old alluvial plain, ordinarily flat or undulating, bordering a river, a lake, or the sea
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a nearly level surface bordering steeper slope such as stream terrace or a wavecut terrace
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A flat roof to a house; as, the buildings of the Oriental nations are covered with terraces
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  An embankment, or ridge, constructed across sloping soils on the contour or at a slight angle to the contour The terrace intercepts surface runoff so that it can soak into the soil or flow slowly to a prepared outlet without harm A terrace in a field is generally built so that the field can be farmed A terrace intended mainly for drainage has a deep channel that is maintained in permanent sod
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A terrace is a row of similar houses joined together by their side walls. a terrace of stylish Victorian houses. 3 Queensborough Terrace
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a row of houses built in a similar style and having common dividing walls (or the street on which they face); "Grosvenor Terrace" a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) make into terraces as for cultivation; "The Incas terraced their mountainous land" provide (a house) with a terrace; "We terrassed the country house
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an embankment, or combination of an embankment and channel, constructed across a slope to control erosion by diverting or storing surface runoff instead of permitting it to flow uninterrupted down the slope
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A raised level space, shelf, or platform of earth, supported on one or more sides by a wall, a bank of tuft, or the like, whether designed for use or pleasure
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A terrace can be several things: an unroofed paved area right next to a house; a roofed balcony; a veranda; or a raised bed of earth constructed to enhance a landscape
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A horizontal or nearly horizontal natural or artificial topographic feature interrupting a steeper SLOPE, sometimes occurring in a series
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{i} porch, paved outdoor area; flat roof; flat section of earth with sloping sides
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provide (a house) with a terrace; "We terrassed the country house"
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A row of residential houses with no gaps between them; a group of row houses
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To form into a terrace or terraces; to furnish with a terrace or terraces, as, to terrace a garden, or a building
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A terrace is a flat area of stone or grass next to a building where people can sit
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A broad channel, bench, or embankment constructed across the slope to intercept runoff and detain or channel it to protected outlets, thereby reducing erosion from agricultural areas
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A raised bank of earth having vertical and sloping sides Terraces are constructed to follow the contour of the land and to enable rain and snow water to remain on the land rather than run down slopes and cause soil erosion Terraces are a conservation practice to keep soil and water on the land
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a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) make into terraces as for cultivation; "The Incas terraced their mountainous land"
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A balcony, especially a large and uncovered one
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A horizontal or nearly horizontal natural or artificial topographic feature interrupting a steeper slop, sometimes occurring in a series
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A level plain, usually with a steep front, bordering a river, a lake, or sometimes the sea
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a style of attached house found in many older suburbs In a row of terraces, virtually identical houses are joined one to another through common walls Often two or more storeys in height
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usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
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An elevated surface above the existing level of a floodplain or shore that is created by stream or ocean wave erosion
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A roofed balcony, or veranda Title: The legal document showing ownership of a piece of real estate Tray Ceiling: A ceiling in which its edges slant toward the middle from the walls Trim Work: The finishing of doors, doorways, window frames and floors Two Storey: Home consists of one main floor above ground as well as an upper floor above the main floor Developed/Undeveloped basement
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make into terraces as for cultivation; "The Incas terraced their mountainous land"
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To form something into a terrace
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A horizontal,bench-shaped landform
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To provide something with a terrace
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A level narrow plain usually with a steep front resulting from a stream cutting into its broad valley floor
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Terraces are a series of flat areas built like steps on the side of a hill so that crops can be grown there. massive terraces of maize and millet carved into the mountainside like giant steps
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provide (a house) with a terrace; "We terrassed the country house
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{f} construct a porch, build a patio or deck; create many narrow flat levels in a hillside (for agriculture or to prevent erosion)
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    Турецкое произношение

    terısız

    Произношение

    /ˈterəsəz/ /ˈtɛrəsəz/

    Этимология

    [ 'ter-&s ] (noun.) 1515. Middle French, pile of earth, platform, terrace, from Old Provençal terrassa, from terra earth, from Latin, earth, land; akin to Latin torrEre to parch; more at THIRST.
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