landform

[ land-fawrm ]

nounGeology.
  1. a specific geomorphic feature on the surface of the earth, ranging from large-scale features such as plains, plateaus, and mountains to minor features such as hills, valleys, and alluvial fans.

Origin of landform

1
First recorded in 1890–95; land + form

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British Dictionary definitions for landform

landform

/ (ˈlændˌfɔːm) /


noun
  1. geology any natural feature of the earth's surface, such as valleys and mountains

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Scientific definitions for landform

landform

[ lăndfôrm′ ]


  1. A recognizable, naturally formed feature on the Earth's surface. Landforms have a characteristic shape and can include such large features as plains, plateaus, mountains, and valleys, as well as smaller features such as hills, eskers, and canyons.

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