terracing

[ ter-uh-sing ]

noun

1. something formed as a terrace.
2. a system of terraces.
3. the act or process of making terraces.

terracing

/ ˈtɛrəsɪŋ /

noun

1. a series of terraces, esp one dividing a slope into a steplike system of flat narrow fields
2. the act of making a terrace or terraces
3. another name for terrace

Word History and Origins

Origin of terracing¹

First recorded in 1780–90; terrace + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The garden terracing was terminated, and the water for the numerous fountains laid on.

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Relative abundance of flat lands never led them to develop terracing to the same extent that the mountain people had done.

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Because of the uneven floor and the terracing that was necessary, six distinct terrace levels resulted.

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The terracing of all the hills is the most remarkable feature of Judean scenery.

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Here we have coffee till the "terracing" is over: this is at about eight o'clock.

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