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terrein — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • field noun An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
  • grounds noun Reasons or justification for something.
  • plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
  • specialty noun A particular area of skill, work, or interest that someone focuses on.
  • terrain noun The physical features of a stretch of land, especially how rugged or flat it is.

Senses

terrein is used for these senses in English:

  • field A domain of study, knowledge or practice.
  • grounds The collective land areas that compose a larger area.
  • plot An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
  • specialty That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent; bailiwick.
  • terrain An area of land or the particular features of it.

field — full definition

  1. noun An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
  2. noun A particular subject, area of activity, or branch of expertise.
  3. verb In sport, to catch or stop a ball and return it into play.
  4. verb To handle or respond to something, especially questions or requests.
  5. verb To put a team, group, or piece of equipment into use or into a competition.

grounds — full definition

  1. noun Reasons or justification for something.
  2. noun The land surrounding a building, such as a garden or estate.
  3. noun The solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid, especially coffee.

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