carr
word
Definition
A 'carr' is a type of wetland with waterlogged soil, typically covered with shrubs and small trees, especially willows and alders. The word is mainly used in ecological or botanical contexts.
Usage & Nuances
This is a rare, formal, technical word used mainly in ecology and geography. Not used in everyday conversation. Look for it in scientific literature on wetlands. Not to be confused with the word 'car' (vehicle).
Spanish: pantano arbustivo (término botánico)Portuguese (BR): pantanal arbustivo (termo botânico)Portuguese (PT): pantanal arbustivo (termo botânico)Chinese (Simplified): 灌木湿地（植物学术语）Chinese (Traditional): 灌木濕地（植物學術語）Hindi: झाड़ीदार दलदल (वनस्पति विज्ञान शब्द)Arabic: مستنقع شجري (مصطلح نباتي)Bengali: কার (আর্দ্র বন) - জলাভূমি বনRussian: кари (лесистое болото) - заболоченный лесJapanese: カール（低木林湿地）Vietnamese: đầm lầy có cây bụi - vùng đất ngập nước có cây nhỏKorean: 카라(습지가 있는 관목림)Turkish: carr (bataklık ormanı) - su basan çalılıkUrdu: کاری (پیڑوں والی دلدلی زمین)Indonesian: carr (rawa berpohon kecil) - lahan basah berpohon
Example Sentences
You can spot lots of bird species in the carr near the river.
natural
Scientists study the plants in a carr.
basic
A carr usually grows willows and alders.
basic
The nature reserve protects a rare carr habitat.
natural
A carr is a wetland with many small trees.
basic
The muddy ground in the carr makes it hard to walk there.
natural