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noun
1.
a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
2.
something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others.
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a raised platform with a counter or other work surface on top situated in the middle area of a room, especially a kitchen, so as to permit access from all sides.
5.
EXPANDa low concrete platform for gasoline pumps at an automotive service station.
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a clump of woodland in a prairie.
7.
an isolated hill.
8.
Anatomy. an isolated portion of tissue differing in structure from the surrounding tissue.
9.
COLLAPSERailroads. a platform or building between sets of tracks.
verb (used with object)
10.
to make into an island.
11.
to dot with islands.
12.
to place on an island; isolate.
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Islanding
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island
O.E. igland "island," from ieg "island" (from P.Gmc. *aujo "thing on the water," from PIE *akwa- "water") + land "land." Spelling modified 15c. by association with similar but unrelated isle. An O.E. cognate was ealand "river-land, watered place, meadow by a river."
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Medical Dictionary
island is·land (ī'lənd)
n.
An isolated tissue or group of cells that is separated from the surrounding tissues by a groove or is marked by a difference in structure or function.
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island  (ī'lənd) Pronunciation Key
A land mass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water. |
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