Catstep

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of terracette.

    "A catstep is a narrow, back-tilted terrace or bench on a grassy slope, formed when a hillside slumps beneath its own weight."

Example

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"A catstep is a narrow, back-tilted terrace or bench on a grassy slope, formed when a hillside slumps beneath its own weight."

Etymology

From cat + step.

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