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terrace

Definition

  • noun: a flat area created on the side of a hill and used especially for growing crops
  • noun: a colonnaded porch or promenade
  • verb: to provide (as a building or hillside) with a terrace

Examples

  • For sale: large three-bedroom house with adjoining 'terrace' and garden.

  • rice growing in/on hillside 'terraces'

  • a 'terraced' hillside

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Don't worry, baby. It's cool. Take a nap. Oh, my God. Those fuckers blocked both the exits. Check the terrace! - emergency. - I need help. - Somebody's trying to kill me. - Alright, just stay on the line. I'll just be off a moment. (..)
    1994 Léon: The Professional