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noun • a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) • a subject of study • a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve • a particular environment or walk of life • a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function • the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary | ||||||||
Surveyor Finally Finding Excuse To Stop Crossword Clue
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GEODESIST which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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GEODESIST
Updated: October 14, 2023
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