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terrace

terraza

terrasse

梯田 /tītián/

Agriculture | n. m.

A plot of land allocated on a hillside dug in a steplike shape whose aim is to avoid the erosion problems and water leaks caused by runoffs.

Example

Traditionally, terraces with supporting walls were constructed on sloping land to conserve the soil. This is an effective measure, although terraces may not eliminate the slope entirely and erosion may still occur.

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