isthmus (**이**스머스) — a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪsməs/
Korean meaning: 양쪽이 바다로 둘러싸인 좁은 땅으로 두 큰 육지를 연결하는 지역, 지협
Korean pronunciation: **이**스머스
Example Sentences
- My geography teacher said crossing an isthmus is like walking on nature's tightrope between two oceans.
- The ancient Greeks used the Isthmus of Corinth as a shortcut for trade.
- Building a canal across the isthmus was an engineering marvel of the 20th century.
isthmus
NOUN//ˈɪsməs//
a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land
The narrow isthmus connects two landmasses with ocean on both sides.
Celebrate Christmas on the isthmus, let no one dismiss!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스에서 좁은 목처럼 생긴 땅을 가리키던 말에서 유래했습니다. 마치 거대한 대륙의 '목'처럼 좁게 연결된 땅을 의미했죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My geography teacher said crossing an isthmus is like walking on nature's tightrope between two oceans.”
“The ancient Greeks used the Isthmus of Corinth as a shortcut for trade.”
“Building a canal across the isthmus was an engineering marvel of the 20th century.”
“The tiny isthmus looked like Earth's attempt at making a land bridge with chopsticks.”
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