noun
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a series of terraces, esp one dividing a slope into a steplike system of flat narrow fields
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the act of making a terrace or terraces
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another name for terrace
Etymology
Origin of terracing
Example Sentences
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It is believed changes include replacing seating in some areas of the ground with terracing, reducing press facilities and altering the hospitality layout as well as the plans for WiFi infrastructure.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024
“We knew we’d have to do a bit of terracing and retaining, but California is what it is,” Tenney said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023
A unique feature of their farming was a method of terracing the hillsides on the southern slopes of the large sandstone plateau to prevent soil erosion.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
The terracing and draining systems of the mountain’s forests should safely channel rain from the mountain to the sea.
From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2022
The principal reason for its success was its innovative techniques of terracing and irrigation, the latter being used to implement the former.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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