timberline

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See also: timber line

English

Alternative forms

The line between the trees and snowy peak in this photo is the timber line .

Etymology

timber +‎ line

Pronunciation

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Noun

timberline (plural timberlines)

  1. The height or limit beyond which trees do not grow in mountainous or Arctic regions.
    Synonym: tree line

Translations

tree line — see tree line
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