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summits

/ˈsʌmɪts/

Meanings
noun
A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.

Examples :

"In summer, it is possible to hike to the summit of Mount Shasta."
geography geology nature

Related Words

Illustration summer

summer noun

/ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

"the heat of summer"

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surface noun

/ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"The smooth surface of the kitchen table was perfect for setting the dinner plates. "

Illustration possible

possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

Illustration leaders

leaders noun

/ˈliː.dəz/ /ˈlidɚz/

Any person that leads or directs

"The school leaders decided to cancel classes due to the snowstorm. "

Illustration gathering

gathering noun

/ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/

A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

Illustration topmost

topmost adjective

/ˈtɒpmoʊst/ /ˈtɒpməʊst/

At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest.

"The topmost shelf in the kitchen cabinet is where we keep the cereal. "

Illustration mountain

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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summit noun

/ˈsʌmɪt/ /ˈsʊmit/

A peak; the topmost point or surface, as of a mountain.

"In summer, it is possible to hike to the summit of Mount Shasta."

Illustration environmental

environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

Illustration assembly

assembly noun

/əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ /əˈsɛmb.li/

A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.

"In order to change the bearing, you must first remove the gearbox assembly."

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international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."

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issues noun

/ˈɪʃuz/ /ˈɪʃuːz/

The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:

"The leaky faucet had a constant issue of water flowing onto the floor. "