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tundra

 

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Noun tundra has 1 sense
  1. tundra - a vast treeless plain in the arctic regions between the ice cap and the tree line
    --1 is a kind of
    plain, field, champaign

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Tundra

Definition:

A tundra refers to a vast, treeless Arctic or alpine biome characterized by low temperatures, short growing seasons, and a layer of permafrost. It is typically found in polar regions such as parts of Canada, Alaska, and Russia.

Sense 1:

Noun: The climatic and ecological region characterized by low temperatures and a lack of trees.

Example sentence: The tundra is home to hardy plants and animals adapted to survive in extreme cold.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or typical of the tundra biome or a similar environment.

Example sentence: The polar bear is a prime example of a tundra-dwelling species.

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Sense 3:

Verb: To convert or transform an area into a tundra-like environment.

Example sentence: The construction activities have unfortunately tundra-ed large stretches of the previously diverse landscape.

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