landmark

• Substantivo que designa um ponto de referência visível ou conhecido no terreno, um marco histórico importante ou momento decisivo, um marco de fronteira, ou um ponto de referência anatômico usado em cirurgia ou medições.

A noun referring to a prominent or well-known object in a landscape, an important historical event or turning point, a boundary marker, or an anatomical reference point used in surgery or measurement.

1. Prominent landscape featureB1formal

   A notable or easily recognized object in a landscape, often used for navigation or as a point of reference.

   Ponto de referência na paisagem

   • The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.
   • The old lighthouse served as a landmark for sailors.
   • We used the mountain peak as a landmark to find our way back.

   Sinônimosbeaconfeaturemonumentprominencereference point

2. Important historical eventB2formal

   An event or development that marks a significant turning point or change in history.

   Marco histórico

   • The signing of the treaty was a landmark in international relations.
   • The invention of the internet was a landmark in human communication.
   • The court case became a landmark for civil rights.

   Sinônimosbenchmarkmilestoneturning pointwatershed

3. Boundary markerB2formal

   A physical mark or object that indicates the boundary of a piece of land.

   Marco de limite

   • The stone wall served as a landmark between the two properties.
   • Surveyors placed a metal post as a landmark for the property line.
   • Ancient landmarks were often carved into rocks.

   Sinônimosmarkermonument

4. Anatomical reference pointC1formalmedical

   A specific anatomical structure used as a point of origin or reference in surgery or for taking measurements.

   Ponto de referência anatômico

   • The surgeon used the bony landmark to guide the incision.
   • The landmark on the skull helps in locating the brain region.
   • Measurements were taken from the anatomical landmark on the hip.

   Sinônimosguidemarkerpoint of referencereference point