dryland

[ drahy-land ]

/ ˈdraɪˌlænd /

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noun

Often drylands. a tract of land having dry, often sandy soil, as on the floor of a valley: Acres of the drylands have been reclaimed by irrigation.

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Origin of dryland

1175–1225; Middle English. See dry, -land

Gunning was out of the water for more than 100 days and scrambling to stay in shape with dryland training.
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“There’s a whole body of research documenting the detrimental effects these animals can have on drylands around the world,” Beck says.
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I read Anthropometry of Algerian Women and Optimum Handle Height for a Push-Pull Type Manually Operated Dryland Weeder.
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He was burned a dark reddish black from the Dryland sun and looked like he was on his last legs when he turned into Otto's.
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"They certainly have a very exaggerated opinion of him," assented Mr. Dryland.
The Hero|William Somerset Maugham
Mr. Dryland came to tea, and the Vicar's wife surrounded him with little attentions.
The Hero|William Somerset Maugham
"We will now sing hymn number one hundred and thirty-seven," said Mr. Dryland.
The Hero|William Somerset Maugham
I am the teacher who spoke to you about the new oats being brought into the dryland country.
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