terrain

• Substantiv, das ein Stück Land bezeichnet, besonders im Hinblick auf seine physischen Eigenschaften oder seine Eignung für einen bestimmten Zweck, etwa für militärische Operationen.

A noun referring to a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features or its suitability for a particular use, such as military operations.

1. Physical landscapeB2formal

   A specific area of land, especially with regard to its physical features and suitability for a particular purpose.

   Gelände

   • The soldiers trained to navigate difficult terrain.
   • The terrain in this region is mostly mountainous.
   • The car is designed to handle rough terrain.

   Synonymecountrygeographygroundlandlandscapesurfaceterritorytopography

2. Military contextC1formal

   A piece of ground considered for its strategic value or military potential.

   Gelände (militärisch)

   • The general studied the terrain before planning the attack.
   • The terrain offered a natural defensive advantage.
   • They used the terrain to conceal their movements.

   Synonymefieldgroundland