Terracing

/ˈterəsɪŋ/
noun

The creation of flat areas on hill or mountain for farming.

The terracing of the hills made it possible to grow rice there.
Visual representation of "terracing" - The creation of flat areas on hill or mountain for farming.

Often appears as...

  • hill terracing
  • mountain terracing
verb

Making a sloping surface into a series of flat areas resembling a terrace.

They started terracing the steep hillside to build their home.
Visual representation of "terracing" - Making a sloping surface into a series of flat areas resembling a terrace.

Often appears as...

  • terracing a slope
  • terracing a garden
noun

Series of flat rows in a sports stadium, where people stand to watch the game.

The fans were packed into the terracing to get a view of the game.
Visual representation of "terracing" - Series of flat rows in a sports stadium, where people stand to watch the game.

Often appears as...

  • stadium terracing
  • terracing in a stadium
noun

The creation of flat areas on hill or mountain for farming.

The terracing of the hills made it possible to grow rice there.
Visual representation of "terracing" - The creation of flat areas on hill or mountain for farming.

Often appears as...

  • hill terracing
  • mountain terracing
verb

Making a sloping surface into a series of flat areas resembling a terrace.

They started terracing the steep hillside to build their home.
Visual representation of "terracing" - Making a sloping surface into a series of flat areas resembling a terrace.

Often appears as...

  • terracing a slope
  • terracing a garden
noun

Series of flat rows in a sports stadium, where people stand to watch the game.

The fans were packed into the terracing to get a view of the game.
Visual representation of "terracing" - Series of flat rows in a sports stadium, where people stand to watch the game.

Often appears as...

  • stadium terracing
  • terracing in a stadium
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Farming Practice

Refers to a farming method on sloped land to prevent erosion and manage water.

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Terracing can help prevent landslides on cultivated hills.
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Cultural Landscapes

Often associated with iconic cultural landscapes, like the rice terraces in Asia.

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The Banaue Rice Terraces are a stunning example of ancient terracing.
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Not Horizontal

Terraces are flat, but they follow the natural contours of hills or mountains.

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Despite the terracing, you can still tell you're on a slope.
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