maar
a circular volcanic landform resulting from explosive ash eruptions.
Origin of maar
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How to use maar in a sentence
Hij studeert te veel, of ik weet het niet—maar het is niet goed met hem.
The Further Adventures of O'Neill in Holland | J. Irwin BrownI nipped the unprofitable discussion in the bud by demanding, as I moved away: “maar wat is trek?”
The Further Adventures of O'Neill in Holland | J. Irwin BrownHer reply confounded me: “Vandaag of morgen, maar U moet belet vragen.”
The Further Adventures of O'Neill in Holland | J. Irwin BrownIk bedoel dat vele artikelen zijn kostbaar—of kostelijk—mijns bedunkens—in Holland—maar van onberispelijke smaak.
The Further Adventures of O'Neill in Holland | J. Irwin BrownJa, best,” I said; “breng mij een glas appelmoes, maar niet te sterk.
An Irishman's Difficulties with the Dutch Language | N.A. Cuey-na-Gael
British Dictionary definitions for maar
/ (mɑː) /
(sometimes capital) a coneless volcanic crater that has been formed by a single explosion
Origin of maar
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Scientific definitions for maar
[ mär ]
A broad, shallow, generally flat-floored volcanic crater that is often filled with water. Maars usually form from explosive eruptions caused by the heating and boiling of groundwater that is invaded by rising magma.
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