Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with terrain in American Collocation
with mountains
hilly
mountainous
steep
upland
The city was hidden from the world for centuries by the mountainous terrain around it.
They were built in exposed positions on very steep terrain.
with gentle slopes
rolling
sloping
undulating
The golf course is set in perfect rolling terrain.
flat
flat
Barcelona benefits from an exceptional situation on the flat terrain between the sea and the mountains.
not smooth
bumpy
rocky
rough
rugged
uneven
varied
The terrain is rough and unsuitable for wheelchairs.
We went for a 12 mile run over varied terrain.
soft and wet
boggy
marshy
muddy
The animals happily graze on flat and often boggy terrain.
dangerous or difficult
arduous
challenging
dangerous
difficult
harsh
hostile
inhospitable
tough
treacherous
tricky
unforgiving
They live in arguably the world’s harshest and most inhospitable terrain.
unknown
unfamiliar
Darkness was beginning to fall, and he was lost in unfamiliar terrain.
without features
barren
featureless
They flew for hours over featureless terrain.
cross
explore
navigate
negotiate
tackle
traverse
The low gears allow the vehicle to negotiate very rough terrain.