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Heights

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n.1.a high place; the high part of a district; as, he doesn't like heights.

Heights
See also mountains.

an abnormal fear of being at great heights Also called altophobia, batophobia, hypsiphobia.
the science of measuring heights, as with an altimeter. — altimetrical, adj.
acrophobia.
1. acrophobia.
2. an abnormal fear of passing high buildings.
an abnormal interest in cliffs.
an abnormal fear of precipices.
acrophobia.
a branch of geography that deals with the measurement and mapping of the varying elevations of the earth’s surface above sea level. — hypsographic, hypsographical, adj.
an instrument for measuring altitude by the relationship between atmospheric pressure and the boiling point of a liquid.
the measurement of altitude and heights, especially with refer-ence to sea level. — hypsometric, hypsometrical, adj.
a surveying instrument for measuring distance, height, elevation, etc.
the measurement of distance, height, elevation, etc., with a tachymeter.
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Noun1.Heightsheights - a high place; "they stood on high and observed the countryside"; "he doesn't like heights"
place, spot, topographic point - a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet"


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The very heights and shapes and materials of these hills-- nay, even of the wide plain that lies between us and the sea--have in themselves the materials of enlightening books.
" "True," replied the Crane; "but I soar to the heights of heaven and lift up my voice to the stars, while you walk below, like a cock, among the birds of the dunghill.
Still climbing, although he paused often from sheer physical weakness, they scaled forest-clad heights until they emerged on a naked mesa or tableland.
 
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