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sierra — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • highland noun An area of land that sits higher than the land around it.
  • range noun The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.
  • ridge noun A long, narrow raised strip of land, such as a chain of hills or mountains.
  • saw noun A hand or power tool with a toothed or abrasive blade, used for cutting hard materials like wood or metal.

Senses

sierra is used for these senses in English:

  • highland A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.
  • mountain range (geography) A series of adjoining mountains, often in a line.
  • range A line or series of mountains, buildings, etc.
  • ridge A chain of mountains.
  • saw A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal.
  • sawfish Any ray (marine fish with a flat body and wing-like fins) of the family Pristidae, having a snout that resembles a saw.

highland — full definition

  1. noun An area of land that sits higher than the land around it.
  2. adj Relating to hilly or mountainous terrain, especially the Scottish Highlands.

range — full definition

  1. noun The full span between the lowest and highest of something, such as values, prices, or distances.
  2. noun A line or series of mountains.
  3. noun The maximum distance something can travel or reach, such as a vehicle or weapon.
  4. noun A large cooking stove with several hobs, often built into a kitchen.
  5. noun An area set aside for shooting practice.

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