Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - height
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n. 1 the measurement from base to top or (of a standing person) from head to foot. 2 the elevation above ground or a recognized level (usu. sea level). 3 any considerable elevation (situated at a height). 4 a a high place or area. b rising ground. 5 the top of something. 6 Printing the distance from the foot to the face of type. 7 a the most intense part or period of anything (the battle was at its height). b an extreme instance or example (the height of fashion). Phrases and idioms height of land US a watershed. Etymology: OE hehthu f. Gmc
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noun Etymology: Middle English ~he, from Old English hīehthu; akin to Old High German hōhida ~, Old English hēah high Date: before 12th century 1. the highest part ; summit, highest or most advanced point ; zenith , 2. the distance from the bottom to the top of something standing upright, the extent of elevation above a level, the condition of being tall or high, 4. an extent of land rising to a considerable degree above the surrounding country, a high point or position, an advanced social rank, Synonyms: see: ~ ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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