Hill

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:

    Let go thy hold when a great wheel runs down a hill lest it break thy neck with following; but the great one that goes upward, let him draw thee after.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    I have felt darkness lead me by the hand
    Over the hill to greet the singing dawn....
    Allen Tate (1899–1979)

    You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.
    Bible: New Testament, Matthew 5:14.