declivity

of Declivity

the declivity of a hill.

a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) n

n usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence n a level shelf of land interrupting a declivity (with steep slopes above and below) n a row of houses built in a similar style and having common dividing walls (or the street on which they face) v provide (a house) with a terrace v make into terraces as for cultivation