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island
[ ahy-luhnd ]
noun
- a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
- something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others.
- a raised platform with a counter or other work surface on top situated in the middle area of a room, especially a kitchen, so as to permit access from all sides.
- a low concrete platform for gasoline pumps at an automotive service station.
- a clump of woodland in a prairie.
- an isolated hill.
- Anatomy. an isolated portion of tissue differing in structure from the surrounding tissue.
- Railroads. a platform or building between sets of tracks.
verb (used with object)
- to make into an island.
- to dot with islands.
- to place on an island; isolate.
island
/ 藞补瑟濒蓹苍诲 /
noun
- a mass of land that is surrounded by water and is smaller than a continent
- See traffic island
- anatomy a part, structure, or group of cells distinct in constitution from its immediate surroundings insular
verb
- to cause to become an island
- to intersperse with islands
- to place on an island; insulate; isolate
island
- A land mass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water.
Derived Forms
- 藞颈蝉濒补苍诲-藢濒颈办别, adjective
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 颈蝉顎僱补苍诲路颈蝉丑 颈蝉顎僱补苍诲路濒颈办别顎 adjective
- 颈蝉顎僱补苍诲路濒别蝉蝉 adjective
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of island1
Example Sentences
Both China and the Philippines have staked their claims on various islands and zones.
In a further symbolic gesture, Nielsen is due to return to Greenland on Monday with Denmark's King Frederik, who will begin his four-day royal visit to the island.
He added this shift was probably made in the hope of improving cooperation with the U.S. and to strengthen Vietnam鈥檚 territorial claims to several islands in the South China Sea.
First of all, there is historical precedent, since several previous U.S. presidents have coveted the giant Arctic island for various reasons.
The measures have been a matter of strong debate in Tynwald, the island's parliament.
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