ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TERRAIN
From French, ultimately from Latin terrēnum ground, from terra earth.
10 QUOTES WITH «TERRAIN»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
terrain.
First, you have stereotypes, and that will be the black drug dealer, the east Asian kung fu master, the Middle Eastern terrorist in 'True Lies.' Then you have stuff that takes place on culturally specific terrain, that engages with it, but actually subverts assumptions. 'Smashes' stereotypes. That's where I've come into the game.
At the World Cup, there is a constant risk that you might find a bag or some object that has been left behind, and no one is quite sure what it is. To bring in a full bomb-disposal team for each item can be very time-consuming. The PackBot can go over rough terrain, climb stairs, pick things up, and also be operated from a safe distance.
If you smash a city when you're trying to capture it, you actually end up providing the perfect terrain for the defenders while blocking the access for your own armoured vehicles.
The intellectual takes as a starting point his self and relates the world to his own sensibilities; the scientist accepts an existing field of knowledge and seeks to map out the unexplored terrain.
I write a lot about disadvantaged people, particularly vulnerable children, because I feel that that's who I was. That is familiar terrain for me. And I try to write about things that are very close to me because I want people to feel the passion that I have for the subject.
China invaded India, and there was a war between India and China in some of the disputed terrain in 1962, and India got hurt by that.
Foreign policy - dealing as it does with the most charged political subjects of all, the safety and dignity of the nation - will always be political terrain particularly vulnerable to distortion and demagoguery.
A lot of really good directors have a killer in them, as if they'd do anything to get that image. But that comes with the terrain and I don't mind it.
Sometimes, the smaller roles in movies can be the most interesting. If you only take the stance that you'll only play central characters in movies, you'll find yourself not being able to indulge in that morally grey terrain that makes support characters so rich and interesting.
There is no singular 'reason' why Africans use fractals, any more than a singular reason why Americans like rock music. Such enormous cultural practices just cover too much social terrain.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERRAIN»
Discover the use of
terrain in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
terrain and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Digital
Terrain Modeling: Principles and Methodology
Written by experts, Digital Terrain Modeling: Principles and Methodology provides comprehensive coverage of recent developments in the field.
Zhilin Li, Christopher Zhu, Chris Gold, 2004
2
Terrain Analysis: Principles and Applications
The book's contributors describe how TAPES are applied to specific geomorphologic problems, explain the algorithms used in current terrain analysis software, and examine the interpretation and use of terrain attributes in predictive models.
John Peter Wilson, John C. Gallant, 2000
3
Staying Alive in Avalanche
Terrain
Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain covers everything you need to know to avoid trouble in avalanche terrain: what avalanches are and how they work, common myths, human activities that lead to avalanche trouble, what happens to victims when ...
4
Advances in Digital
Terrain Analysis
The contributions in this book represent the state of the art of terrain analysis methods and techniques in areas of digital representation, morphological and hydrological models, uncertainty and applications of terrain analysis.
Qiming Zhou, Brian Lees, Guo-an Tang, 2008
5
Contested
Terrain: The Transformation of the Workplace in ...
The controversial study by a young radical economist of the transformation of the workplace-- where today impersonal bureaucracies legitimate hierarchies and enhance the employer's control over the worker.
Richard C. Edwards, Richard Edwards, 1979
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Mapping the
Terrain: New Genre Public Art
This book will prove as valuable to art and cultural historians and critics as it will be to public policy makers, students and a diverse public audience" --Moira Roth, Mills College.
7
Advanced
Terrain Modelling
The secrets of terrain modelling are revealed by Richard Windrow, one of the world's leading modellers. Everything from castles to the destruction wrought upon modern cities by war is covered in this accessible book.
8
Thrasher: insane
terrain
Discusses the history of skateboarding and Thrasher magazine. Shows pictures of various terrains used by skateboarders.
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Digital
Terrain Analysis in Soil Science and Geology
This book is also intended for the GIS professionals in industry and research laboratories focusing on geoscientific and soil research. The book is divided into three parts.
10
Contested
Terrain: Diversity, Writing, and Knowledge
A challenge to the way we think about writing on university campuses
Phyllis Kahaney, Judith Liu, 2001
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TERRAIN»
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terrain is used in the context of the following news items.
11-year-old boy dies in Pasadena all-terrain vehicle crash
An 11-year-old boy has died after the all-terrain vehicle he was driving crashed in Pasadena, Texas. According to Pasadena police, the boy as driving the ATV ... «Fort Worth Star Telegram, Jul 15»
Nepal: Rough Terrain and Bad Weather Led to Helicopter Crash …
In the statement, the army said that a joint investigation by Nepalese and American military officials found that hilly terrain and bad weather caused the ... «New York Times, Jun 15»
Wildfire burning in steep terrain in Olympic National Park
Helicopters have been brought in to help battle a wildfire in rugged terrain in Olympic National Park in northwest Washington state. The U.S. Forest Service says ... «KING5.com, Jun 15»
Tanoa is Arma 3's new jungle terrain - first video and screens
You can't dissociate Arma from its terrain. Players joke about Arma and DayZ being “walking simulators,” but the reason they make that crack at all is because of ... «PC Gamer, Jun 15»
2015 GMC Sierra HDs are modern work-command centers for the …
The 2500HD All Terrain can tow up to 14,500 pounds and carry a payload of more ... Power, connections and communication are all covered in the All Terrain, ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 15»
2015 Range Rover Updated With New All-Terrain Progress Control …
One of the most important updates is the inclusion of the company's advanced All-Terrain Progress Control system. The system allows the driver to input a ... «GTspirit, Nov 14»
Recalls this week: Arctic Cat all-terrain vehicles
This undated image provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows a Arctic Cat 2008 Single-rider All-Terrain Vehicle, left, and the 2009 2UP ... «Fox Business, Oct 14»
4-year-old girl dies in all-terrain vehicle crash
A 4-year-old girl has died in an all-terrain vehicle crash in extreme northeastern Montana. The Montana Highway Patrol said the accident happened at about ... «Bismarck Tribune, Aug 14»
Samsung-backed Terrain is a brand new launcher that wants to …
Developed by startup Terrain Home, Terrain has three main features, accessible through three icons displayed on the homescreen or through swipes from the ... «Android Authority, Jun 14»
Google Maps 8.1 update for Android brings back terrain view and …
The most notable part of the Google Maps 8.1 update is terrain view. In this view, the user can see the elevation changes in many areas, which can be pretty ... «Greenbot, May 14»
