landform
[ land-fawrm ]
/ ˈlændˌfɔrm /
noun Geology.
a specific geomorphic feature on the surface of the earth, ranging from large-scale features such as plains, plateaus, and mountains to minor features such as hills, valleys, and alluvial fans.
Words nearby landform
landes,
landeshauptmann,
landfall,
landfast,
landfill,
landform,
landgrab,
landgrave,
landgraviate,
landgravine,
landholder
British Dictionary definitions for landform
landform
/ (ˈlændˌfɔːm) /
noun
geology
any natural feature of the earth's surface, such as valleys and mountains
Scientific definitions for landform
landform
[ lănd′fôrm′ ]
A recognizable, naturally formed feature on the Earth's surface. Landforms have a characteristic shape and can include such large features as plains, plateaus, mountains, and valleys, as well as smaller features such as hills, eskers, and canyons.