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knoll a small rounded hill knoll [‚nōl] (geology) A mound rising less than 3300 feet (1000 meters) from the sea floor. Also known as sea knoll. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It was the very thing of all others to be wished, it was the best, it was the only way of proceeding with any advantage, in Henry Crawford's opinion; and he directly saw a knoll not half a mile off, which would give them exactly the requisite command of the house. To the left he saw a sloping descent lit up, and facing it a black knoll that seemed as steep as a wall. A few lofty Scotch firs grew hard by upon a knoll; a clear fountain near the foot of the knoll sent up a miniature streamlet which meandered in the heather. |
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