Definition of elevation

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Elevation (n.) That which is raised up or elevated; an elevated place or station; as, an elevation of the ground; a hill..

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Monticle :: Monticle (n.) A little mount; a hillock; a small elevation or prominence.
Catastrophe :: Catastrophe (n.) A violent and widely extended change in the surface of the earth, as, an elevation or subsidence of some part of it, effected by internal causes..
Buskin :: Buskin (n.) A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy..
Col :: Col (n.) A short ridge connecting two higher elevations or mountains; the pass over such a ridge.
Heap :: Heap (n.) A pile or mass; a collection of things laid in a body, or thrown together so as to form an elevation; as, a heap of earth or stones..
Arsis :: Arsis (n.) That elevation of voice now called metrical accentuation, or the rhythmic accent..
Papillulate :: Papillulate (a.) Having a minute papilla in the center of a larger elevation or depression.
Elevation :: Elevation (n.) Condition of being elevated; height; exaltation.
Pride :: Pride (n.) A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense..
Evenly :: Evenly (adv.) With an even, level, or smooth surface; without roughness, elevations, or depression; uniformly; equally; comfortably; impartially; serenely..
Point :: Point (n.) Whatever serves to mark progress, rank, or relative position, or to indicate a transition from one state or position to another, degree; step; stage; hence, position or condition attained; as, a point of elevation, or of depression; the stock fell off five points; he won by tenpoints..
Gibbose :: Gibbose (a.) Humped; protuberant; -- said of a surface which presents one or more large elevations.
Relief :: Relief (n.) The elevations and surface undulations of a country.
Profile :: Profile (n.) A drawing exhibiting a vertical section of the ground along a surveyed line, or graded work, as of a railway, showing elevations, depressions, grades, etc..
Dignity :: Dignity (n.) The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.
Ascendant :: Ascendant (n.) Ascent; height; elevation.
Grandeur :: Grandeur (n.) The state or quality of being grand; vastness; greatness; splendor; magnificence; stateliness; sublimity; dignity; elevation of thought or expression; nobility of action.
Blister :: Blister (n.) A vesicle of the skin, containing watery matter or serum, whether occasioned by a burn or other injury, or by a vesicatory; a collection of serous fluid causing a bladderlike elevation of the cuticle..
Undulated :: Undulated (a.) Formed with elevations and depressions resembling waves; having wavelike color markings; as, an undulated shell..
Lift :: Lift (n.) A rise; a degree of elevation; as, the lift of a lock in canals..
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