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单词 hilltop
释义

hilltop

noun

hill·​top ˈhil-ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill

Example Sentences

They built their house on a hilltop.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hilltop

noun

hill·​top ˈhil-ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill
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