surface (n)
Earth's surface (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 17
def the outermost level of the land or sea
examples earthquakes originate far below the surface
three quarters of the Earth's surface is covered by water
Outgoing links
Hypernym layer
Part holonym lithosphere, geosphere
Derivationally related form surface → surficial; surface → surface
Part meronym body of water, water; opening, gap
Hyponym floor; floor
Incoming links
Derivationally related form surficial → surface; surface → surface
Pertainym (pertains to noun) surficial → surface
Hyponym layer
Part holonym body of water, water; opening, gap
Hypernym floor; floor
Part meronym lithosphere, geosphere

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