Terrace

Terrace / noun :

First Page Mentioned (By Name): ch. “The Ex-Vacation?” – pg. 54

A terrace, in terms of landscaping, refers to horizontal ridges, almost like steps, which are stacked on top of each other along an incline of a hill. Terracing is often used by landscapers to catch and/or create pools of water along the hillside. By creating these flat step like ridges, farmers can cultivate crops in hilly areas, and engineers can create pools of water which can be pushed/pumped uphill (from one terrace to the next). Terracing is used often on Geb, in a variety of ways beyond just on hilly landscapes.

Related Entry: Geb (The Island Of)

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