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the snow-line — UK / US noun on a mountain, the level above which the land is covered with snow, usually permanently … English dictionary
Snow line — The snow line is the point above which, or poleward of which, snow and ice cover the ground throughout the year.The interplay of altitude and latitude affect the precise placement of the snow line at a particular location. At or near the equator … Wikipedia
snow line — n the snow line the level above which snow on a mountain never melts … Dictionary of contemporary English
snow line — 1. the line, as on mountains, above which there is perpetual snow. 2. the latitudinal line marking the limit of the fall of snow at sea level. [1825 35] * * * ▪ topography the lower topographic limit of permanent snow cover. The snow line… … Universalium
snow line — noun the line on a mountain above which there is perpetual snow and ice • Hypernyms: ↑line * * * noun 1. : the lower margin of a perennial snowfield : the elevation above which some snow remains throughout the year 2. : the extreme limit from the … Useful english dictionary
snow line — noun the snow line the level above which snow on a mountain never melts … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
The Invisible Line — Infobox Album | Name = The Invisible Line Type = Album Artist = Temposhark Released = March 25th, 2008 (USA/Canada) Recorded = 2007 Genre = Electronica/Alternative/Pop/Rock Length = 45:45 Label = Paper and Glue in association with Defend Music… … Wikipedia
Snow line — Snow Snow, n. [OE. snow, snaw, AS. sn[=a]w; akin to D. sneeuw, OS. & OHG. sn[=e]o, G. schnee, Icel. sn[ae]r, snj[=o]r, snaj[=a]r, Sw. sn[ o], Dan. snee, Goth. snaiws, Lith. sn[ e]gas, Russ. snieg , Ir. & Gael. sneachd, W. nyf, L. nix, nivis, Gr.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The Snow Queen — ( Sneedronningen ) is a fairy tale by author Hans Christian Andersen (1805 1875). The tale was first published in 1845, and centers on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by a little boy and girl, Kay and Gerda.The story is one of… … Wikipedia
snow line — snow′ line n. 1) mer the line, as on mountains, above which there is perpetual snow 2) mer the latitudinal line marking the limit of the fall of snow at sea level • Etymology: 1825–35 … From formal English to slang
