Hill
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. Hills often have a distinct summit, although in areas with scarp/dip topography a hill may refer to a particular section of flat terrain without a massive summit (e.g. Box Hill, Surrey).
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Famous quotes containing the word hill:
“What rein can hold licentious wickedness
When down the hill he holds his fierce career?”
—William Shakespeare (15641616)
“One hill will not hold two tigers.”
—Chinese proverb.
“For now the moon with friendless light carouses
On hill and housetop, street and marketplace,
Men will plunge, mile after mile of men,
To crush this lucent madness of the face....”
—Allen Tate (18991979)
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