mountain |
giant |
As nouns the difference between mountain and giant
is that
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 3048 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains while
giant is (baseball) a player on the team the san francisco giants.
montane |
mountain |
As nouns the difference between montane and mountain
is that
montane is flora and fauna of a montane habitat while
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains.
As an adjective montane
is mountainous; specifically, pertaining to the cool, moist upland slopes below the timberline.
mountain |
hillside |
As nouns the difference between mountain and hillside
is that
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains while
hillside is the side of a hill.
bluff |
mountain |
As nouns the difference between bluff and mountain
is that
bluff is an act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio while
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains.
As a verb bluff
is ( To make a
bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is.
As an adjective bluff
is having a broad, flattened front.
As a proper noun Bluff
is the southernmost town in the South Island of New Zealand, and seaport for the Southland region.
mountain |
crag |
As nouns the difference between mountain and crag
is that
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains while
crag is a rocky outcrop.
mountain |
obstacle |
As nouns the difference between mountain and obstacle
is that
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 3048 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains while
obstacle is something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.
mountain |
climb |
As nouns the difference between mountain and climb
is that
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 3048 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains while
climb is an act of climbing.
As a verb climb is
to ascend; rise; to go up.
crest |
mountain |
As nouns the difference between crest and mountain
is that
crest is a tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc while
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains.
As a verb crest
is particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.
bedrock |
mountain |
As nouns the difference between bedrock and mountain
is that
bedrock is the solid rock that exists at some depth below the ground surface. Bedrock is rock "in place", as opposed to material that has been transported from another location by weathering and erosion while
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains.
mountain |
ben |
As nouns the difference between mountain and ben
is that
mountain is a large mass of earth and rock, rising above the common level of the earth or adjacent land, usually given by geographers as above 1000 feet in height (or 304.8 metres), though such masses may still be described as hills in comparison with larger mountains while
ben is a prayer; a petition.
As a preposition ben is
in, into.
As an adjective ben is
inner, interior.
As a proper noun Ben is
a diminutive of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.
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