Landscaping Features

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noun a steep or rugged cliff or rock face

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  • The mountaineer carefully navigated the treacherous crag to reach the summit.
  • We had a picnic on the crag overlooking the valley.
  • Let's go check out that cool crag for some rock climbing.
  • The challenges of starting a new business felt like climbing a steep crag.

noun a pond or pool in which fish are kept or raised

  • The fishpond in the garden is stocked with various species of fish.
  • Let's go hang out by the fishpond and feed the fish.
  • I heard there's a huge fishpond behind the old barn.
  • Her mind felt like a murky fishpond, filled with random thoughts swimming around.

noun A post supporting a gate or forming part of a gate

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  • The gatepost at the entrance of the estate was made of solid oak.
  • I leaned against the gatepost while waiting for my friend to arrive.
  • I accidentally bumped into the gatepost and now my shoulder hurts.
  • The gatepost of tradition stood firm against the winds of change.

noun a fence or barrier consisting of one or more horizontal rails supported by widely spaced uprights

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  • The elegant staircase was lined with a polished brass railing.
  • I leaned against the railing to get a better view of the concert.
  • I almost tripped and fell over the railing, but luckily caught myself in time.
  • His anger was like a wild horse, barely kept in check by the flimsy railing of reason.

noun a deep, narrow gorge with steep sides, typically formed by running water

  • The hikers carefully navigated the steep ravine to reach the bottom of the valley.
  • We found a cool spot to swim in the ravine behind the old mill.
  • Let's go explore that sick ravine over there, dude!
  • The divide between the two political parties seemed as deep as a ravine, with no easy way to bridge the gap.

noun a set of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a fence or wall that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle

  • The hikers carefully climbed over the stile to continue on the trail.
  • We had to hop over the stile to get to the other side of the fence.
  • Let's just jump the stile instead of going around.
  • Crossing that stile symbolizes moving on to a new chapter in life.

noun a type of drainage structure designed to catch debris and prevent it from entering a sewer system

  • The catch basin is designed to collect and filter stormwater runoff.
  • Make sure to keep the catch basin clear of debris to prevent flooding.
  • Hey, don't toss your trash in the catch basin!
  • The catch basin of knowledge overflowed during the lecture.