Definition of Tarrace. Meaning of Tarrace. Synonyms of Tarrace

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Definition of Tarrace

Tarrace
Tarrace Tar"race, n. See Trass. [Obs.]
tarrace
Trass Trass, n. [D. tras or Gr. trass, probably fr. It. terrazzo terrace. See Terrace.] (Geol.) A white to gray volcanic tufa, formed of decomposed trachytic cinders; -- sometimes used as a cement. Hence, a coarse sort of plaster or mortar, durable in water, and used to line cisterns and other reservoirs of water. [Formerly written also tarras, tarrace, terras.] Note: The Dutch trass is made by burning and grinding a soft grayish rock found on the lower Rhine.

Meaning of Tarrace from wikipedia

- The altitude above sea level is about 110–120 m. The floodplain and low tarraces of the Tersa are characterized by plains, channels, rare small areas of...