ˈterəs n. & v. --n. 1
each of a
series of flat areas formed on a
slope and used
for cultivation. 2 a
level paved
area next to a
house. 3 a a row of houses on a raised level or
along the top or
face of a slope. b a row of houses
built in
one block of
uniform style. 4 a flight of
wide shallow steps as for spectators at a sports ground. 5 Geol. a raised
beach, or a
similar formation beside a
river etc. --v.tr.
form into or
provide with a terrace or terraces. øterraced house
Brit. = terrace house. terraced
roof a flat roof
esp. of an
Indian or
Eastern house. terrace house Brit.
any of a row of houses joined by party-walls. [OF ult. f. L terra earth]