uiterwaard

Definitions of uiterwaard
  1. noun
    land forming the forward margin of something
    synonyms: voorland, waard
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    type of:
    aardbodem, aarde, bodem, grond, land, vasteland
    the solid part of the earth's surface
  2. noun
    a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
    synonyms: kaap, landpunt, voorgebergte, voorland, waard
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    types:
    molm, mul, mulgrond, neteldoek, turfmolm, turfstrooisel
    a term used in Scottish names of promontories
    type of:
    verheffing, verhevenheid
    a raised or elevated geological formation
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