Tableland: meaning, definitions and examples
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tableland
[ หteษชb(ษ)lหlรฆnd ]
geography
A large elevated area of land with a flat top and steep sides, often found in mountainous regions.
Synonyms
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| tableland |
Commonly used in a geographical context to describe a flat, elevated area. It can be used interchangeably with 'plateau' but is less formal.
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| plateau |
This term is often used in a more formal or scientific context to describe a large, flat, elevated area of land.
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| mesa |
Used to describe a flat-topped mountain or hill with steep sides, commonly found in arid regions like the American Southwest.
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| highland |
Typically used to refer to a region of high or mountainous land. It's often associated with specific regions, like the Scottish Highlands.
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Examples of usage
- The tableland offered a breathtaking view of the surrounding valleys.
- The hikers set up camp on the tableland for the night.
- The tableland was covered in lush green vegetation.
- The tableland was formed by the erosion of the surrounding mountains.
- The tableland was a popular spot for birdwatching.
Translations
Translations of the word "tableland" in other languages:
๐ต๐น terra das mesas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฌเคฒเคฒเฅเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Tafelberg
๐ฎ๐ฉ dataran meja
๐บ๐ฆ ััะพะปะพะฒะฐ ะณะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pลaskowyลผ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๅฐ (daichi)
๐ซ๐ท plateau
๐ช๐ธ mesa
๐น๐ท masa arazisi
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์ด๋ธ๋๋ (teibeullaendeu)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุฑุถ ุงูุทุงููุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ stolovรก hora
๐ธ๐ฐ stolovรก hora
๐จ๐ณ ๆกๅฑฑ (zhuลshฤn)
๐ธ๐ฎ mizna planota
๐ฎ๐ธ borรฐland
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏััะตะปะดั ะถะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแก แแแฌแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษdvษl yeri
๐ฒ๐ฝ mesa
Etymology
The word 'tableland' originated from the combination of 'table' and 'land', referring to its flat top resembling a table. Tablelands can be found in various regions around the world, playing a significant role in shaping the landscape and providing habitats for diverse flora and fauna.
See also: table, tablecloth, tablecloths, tables, tablets, tableware.