peneplane

/pəˈniːpleɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A peneplain is a vast, gently sloping area of land that has been shaped by erosion, typically resulting from the wearing away of a plateau or mountain range over millions of years.

“The geologists studied the formation of the peneplane in the Appalachian Mountains.”

Synonyms

  • plain
  • plateau

Antonyms

  • hills
  • mountain