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Island
/ˈaɪ̯lənd/
A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
📖 Definitions of "Island"
noun
- 1
A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
- 2
An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
"an island of colors on a butterfly's wing"
- 3
A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.
- 4
A traffic island.
"the island in the middle of a roundabout"
verb
- 1
To surround with water; make into an island.
- 2
To set, dot (as if) with islands.
- 3
To isolate.
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