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PRONUNCIATION OF BARRENS

barrens  [ˈbærənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BARRENS

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Barrens is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BARRENS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Barrens

Barrens may refer to: ▪ Pine barrens, a type of ecosystem found in the Northeastern United States ▪ Pine Barrens, a pine barren in the state of New Jersey ▪ List of pine barrens which includes some other locations called "Pine Barrens" or "Barrens" ▪ Serpentine barrens, a grassland or savanna ecosystem in which toxic metals in the soil from minerals of the serpentine group inhibit the growth of many plants ▪ Urchin barrens, where the proliferation of sea urchins has caused a massive kelp die-off The Barrens may refer to: ▪ the Tundra of northern Canada, sometimes specific to the Tundra of Northern Manitoba as referenced in the 1956 book Lost in the Barrens by Farley Mowat. Also called 'Barren Lands'. ▪ a location in the Warcraft Universe ▪ a novel by F. Paul Wilson ▪ a novel by Joyce Carol Oates ▪ The Barrens, a location in the novel It by Stephen King ▪ The Barrens, a 2012 American horror film written and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and starring Stephen Moyer and Mia Kirshner...

Definition of barrens in the English dictionary

The definition of barrens in the dictionary is a stretch of usually level land that is sparsely vegetated or barren.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BARRENS


baudrons
ˈbɔːdrənz
Behrens
ˈbɛərənz
buttons
ˈbʌtənz
cadrans
ˈkædrənz
commons
ˈkɒmənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
directions
dɪˈrɛkʃənz
environs
ɪnˈvaɪrənz
Evans
ˈɛvənz
gardens
ˈɡɑːdənz
horizons
həˈraɪzənz
instructions
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
millions
ˈmɪljənz
persons
ˈpɜːsənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
Torrens
ˈtɒrənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BARRENS

barrel-shaped
barrelage
barrelful
barrelhead
barrelhouse
barrelled
barrelling
barren
Barren Grounds
Barren Lands
barren strawberry
barrenly
barrenness
barrenwort
barret
barretor
barretrous
barretrously
barretry
barrette

WORDS THAT END LIKE BARRENS

Amiens
Athens
dickens
dozens
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gens
greens
heavens
Homo sapiens
Horsens
Lake Torrens
lens
Owens
Queens
Rubens
siemens
Steffens
Stevens
teens
vas deferens

Synonyms and antonyms of barrens in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «barrens» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BARRENS

Find out the translation of barrens to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of barrens from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «barrens» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

贫瘠之地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

barrens
570 millions of speakers

English

barrens
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Barrens
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عقيم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Степи
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Sertões
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

barrens
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

landes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barrens
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ödland
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

やせ地
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불모의 땅
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Barrens
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

barrens
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

barrens
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नापीकपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çorak arazi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Barrens
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

barrens
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

степи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Barrens
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

barrens
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Barrens
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

barrens
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Barrens
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of barrens

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BARRENS»

The term «barrens» is regularly used and occupies the 79.909 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BARRENS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «barrens» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «barrens» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about barrens

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BARRENS»

Discover the use of barrens in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to barrens and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Pine Barrens
Yet in the low center of the state is a near wilderness, larger than most national parks, which has been known since the seventeenth century as the Pine Barrens.
John McPhee, 2011
2
Lost in the Barrens
A Cree Indian boy and a city boy are stranded in the northern wilderness with no food and no hope of rescue after their canoe capsizes. Survival will test every ounce of their ingenuity and resilience.
Farley Mowat, 2009
3
A Death on the Barrens
It is a powerful book of survival and awakening - a physical and spiritual odyssey. A Death on the Barrens, was originally published in 1996. This revised Heron Dance Press edition contains Roderick MacIver watercolors.
George Grinnell, 2006
4
Pine Barrens: Ecosystem and Landscape
Direct application of hydrated lime, Ca(OH)2, and limestone, CaCOa, to increase pH also has been attempted in some Pine Barrens lakes (Smith, 1952, 1957; Stewart, 1972). GENERAL NATURE OF THE PINE BARRENS FISH FAUNA Fish  ...
Richard Forman, 2012
5
Savannas, Barrens, and Rock Outcrop Plant Communities of ...
A coherent, readable summary of the technical information available on savannas, barrens and rock outcrop plant communities.
Roger C. Anderson, James S. Fralish, Jerry M. Baskin, 2007
6
Chaseworld: Foxhunting and Storytelling in New Jersey's Pine ...
Describes the working-class form of fox hunting, the stories the hunters tell, and how they create their own private world
Mary Hufford, 1992
7
Discovering New Jersey's Pine Barrens
The phrase "New Jersey Pine Barrens" often conjures images of desolate forests and even the piercing red eyes of the Jersey Devil.
Cathy Antener, 2012
8
Contested Lands: Conflict and Compromise in New Jersey's ...
In his discussion of the implementation of the Pinelands Commission's regional plan, Robert Mason explores the changing politics of place and the associated conflicts of interest that have emerged.
Robert J. Mason, 1992
9
The Pine Barrens of New Jersey
Presents a pictorial history of New Jersey's Pine Barrens, and the people who lived there during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Karen F. Riley, 2010
10
A Key to the Woody Plants of the New Jersey Pine Barrens
This is a hand-illustrated guide to the New Jersey Pine Barrens for both the interested student and weekend naturalist.
Michael D. Geller, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BARRENS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term barrens is used in the context of the following news items.
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New leafhopper species found in New Jersey Pine Barrens - UPI.com
BOULDER, Colo., July 6 (UPI) -- A previously unknown species of leafhopper has been discovered in the New Jersey Pine Barrens by ... «UPI.com, Jul 15»
2
How Significant Is Zabadani for Syrian Army, Hezbollah?
Achievements secured by the Syrian army and Hezbollah fighters in Qalamoun and Arsal barrens will be fulfilled by the seizure of Zabadani ... «Al-Manar TV, Jul 15»
3
Letter: Solar code may head off 'squabbles' | Newsday
The code also addresses maximum tree clearance, based on the protective pine barrens standards, to protect habitats. It requires significant ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
4
RVL notebook: Hoffman has deep roots - Burlington County Times …
Burlington: Re-signed Sean McNeil. Released John McFadden. Cinnaminson: Re-signed Frank Sirolli. Pine Barrens: Re-signed Brett Lyons. «Burlington County Times, Jul 15»
5
Hezbollah, Lebanese Army Foil Al-Nusra Front Attack in Arsal Barrens
Lebanon: Hezbollah rockets pound Al-Nusra Front strongholds in Arsal barrens The Lebanese army and Hezbollah fighters managed on ... «Al-Manar TV, Jun 15»
6
LETTER: Summer is worst time to hike in Pine Barrens
Regarding the June 19 story, “Dangerous hiking in NJ Pinelands heat,” it's too bad the reporter didn't contact someone from the Outdoor Club ... «Asbury Park Press, Jun 15»
7
RVL: Pine Barrens edges Riverside
Tyler Kaiser had three hits and scored two runs Friday as the Pine Barrens Phantoms edged the Riverside Patriots 3-2 in the Rancocas Valley ... «Burlington County Times, Jun 15»
8
Local pine barrens hold unique ecological diversity
Mattapoisett — Despite the name given them by the pilgrims, pine barrens are anything but desolate. Their ecology contains plant and wildlife ... «Sippican Week, Jun 15»
9
Hezbollah, Syrian Army Seize Strategic Crossing in Jarajir Barrens
The resistance fighters have been for weeks engaged in a wide-scale operation to secure the barrens of Qalamoun and Arsal. These areas lies ... «Al-Manar TV, Jun 15»
10
L.I. Pine Barrens Society takes complaint about pine barrens
Environmental activist Richard Amper has taken his complaint about the Kent Animal Shelter application — and two other pine barrens ... «RiverheadLOCAL, Jun 15»

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