2006-10-12 12:48:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
is‧land /ˈaɪlənd/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ahy-luhnd] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
2. something resembling an island, esp. in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others.
3. a raised platform with a counter or other work surface on top situated in the middle area of a room, esp. a kitchen, so as to permit access from all sides.
4. safety island.
5. a low concrete platform for gasoline pumps at an automotive service station.
6. a clump of woodland in a prairie.
7. an isolated hill.
8. Anatomy. an isolated portion of tissue differing in structure from the surrounding tissue.
9. Railroads. a platform or building between sets of tracks.
–verb (used with object) 10. to make into an island.
11. to dot with islands.
12. to place on an island; isolate.
2006-10-12 12:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by m_harvery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An island is a body of land surrounded by water on all sides.
2006-10-12 12:52:46 · answer #2 · answered by for at risk students 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An island is land which is surrounded on all sides by water.
2006-10-12 12:51:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A peice of land that is surrounded by water on all sides.
could have used a dictionary deary <3
2006-10-12 12:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by hollajovana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mass of land that has water surrounding it completely.
2006-10-12 12:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by Midnight Butterfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a tract of land not as large as a continent, surrounded by water, whether of the sea, a river, or a lake.
2006-10-12 12:52:43 · answer #6 · answered by Martha P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
r u serious? how are you old enough to use a computer? an island is a land mass that is completely surrounded by water.
next time use www.dictionary.com
2006-10-12 12:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by Cami the Awesome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an island is a:
A land mass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water.
2006-10-12 12:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a land mass surrounded by water
2006-10-12 12:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a tract of land usually of moderate extent, surrounded by water.
2006-10-12 12:55:25 · answer #10 · answered by lillianrivera 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋