a path or track through a wild area
noun
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• We hiked along the mountain trail for hours.
• The trail leads through a dense forest.
the highest point of a hill or mountain
noun
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• They reached the summit of the mountain at dawn.
• The view from the summit was breathtaking.
a formal meeting between the leaders of two or more countries or organizations
noun
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• The world leaders gathered for the economic summit.
• A peace summit was held in Geneva to negotiate the ceasefire.
the height of something above sea level or above the ground
noun
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• The plane reached a cruising altitude of 35,000 feet over the Atlantic.
• Hiking at high altitude can cause headaches and shortness of breath.
a navigational instrument with a magnetized needle that always points north
noun
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• Without a compass, they relied on the stars to navigate through the forest.
• He checked his compass and confirmed they were heading due north.
a portable shelter made of fabric stretched over poles, used for camping
noun
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• They pitched the tent near the river and settled in for the night.
• The festival had rows of colourful tents selling food and crafts.
an outdoor fire built at a campsite for warmth, light, or cooking
noun
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• The family gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows and tell stories.
• Make sure the campfire is completely extinguished before you go to sleep.
a flow of water falling from a height where a river or stream drops steeply over a cliff or rock
noun
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• The hikers stopped to admire the waterfall cascading down the mossy cliff face.
• You can hear the roar of the waterfall long before you can see it through the trees.
a large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion
noun
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• They sat on a massive boulder at the top of the trail and enjoyed the view.
• A boulder had rolled onto the road during the storm, blocking traffic.
a surface or piece of ground that is not flat but angles upward or downward
noun
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• The skiers raced down the steep slope at full speed.
• The house was built on a gentle slope overlooking the valley.
a long, narrow elevated area of land or a chain of hills
noun
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• They hiked along the ridge with sweeping views on both sides.
• The mountain ridge stretched as far as the eye could see.
a large natural area of land that has not been significantly altered by human activity
noun
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• They spent two weeks hiking through the Alaskan wilderness with no phone signal.
• Protecting vast stretches of wilderness is essential for preserving biodiversity.
a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose
noun
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• The expedition to the South Pole lasted three months.
• She joined a scientific expedition to study Arctic wildlife.
the physical features and character of a stretch of land
noun
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• The soldiers struggled to advance across the rough terrain.
• Cyclists need a mountain bike suited to this kind of terrain.
a long, arduous journey made on foot, especially through difficult terrain
noun
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• The trek through the Himalayas took three weeks and tested their endurance.
• It was quite a trek to the nearest village from the remote campsite.
a mark left by a foot or shoe on a surface
noun
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• The detective noticed muddy footprints leading away from the back door.
• Children pressed their feet into the wet cement, leaving footprints behind.
the impact that a person, organization, or activity has on the environment, measured especially in terms of carbon emissions
noun
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• The company pledged to reduce its carbon footprint by fifty percent within a decade.
• Switching to renewable energy is one of the most effective ways to shrink your footprint.
an optical instrument with two eyepieces used for viewing distant objects
noun
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• She brought binoculars to the bird-watching trip to get a closer look at the rare species.
• He used his binoculars to watch the ships passing on the horizon.
a small container used to carry water or other drinks, especially when traveling or in the military
noun
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• The soldier refilled his canteen at the river before continuing the march.
• She clipped her canteen to her backpack before heading out on the trail.
a steep, high rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
noun
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• They stood at the edge of the cliff and stared down at the waves.
• The famous white cliffs are visible from the French coast.
a narrow valley with steep rocky walls, usually formed by a river cutting through rock
noun
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• The river carved a dramatic gorge through the limestone plateau over thousands of years.
• Tourists gathered at the viewpoint to admire the deep gorge below.
a small simple house or shelter, typically made of wood
noun
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• They spent the weekend in a cosy log cabin in the mountains.
• The remote cabin had no electricity, just candles and a wood-burning stove.
the passenger compartment inside an aircraft or ship
noun
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• The flight attendant walked through the cabin offering drinks and snacks.
• Passengers were asked to remain in the cabin until the aircraft came to a complete stop.