Landmark (Noun)
Meaning 1
An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend; "the agreement was a watershed in the history of both nations".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
A mark showing the boundary of a piece of land.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
An anatomical structure used as a point of origin in locating other anatomical structures (as in surgery) or as point from which measurements can be taken.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The surgeon used the xiphoid process as a landmark to locate the incision site for the heart transplant.
- The anatomist identified the medial malleolus as a reliable landmark for measuring the length of the tibia.
- During the dissection, the students used the external occipital protuberance as a landmark to locate the occipital bone.
- The radiologist used the sella turcica as a landmark to measure the size of the pituitary gland on the MRI scan.
- The orthopedic surgeon used the greater trochanter as a landmark to guide the placement of the hip replacement implant.
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Meaning 4
The position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape; "the church steeple provided a convenient landmark".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris that attracts millions of tourists every year.
- The old oak tree served as a landmark for hikers navigating through the dense forest.
- The lighthouse on the coast was a vital landmark for sailors to avoid crashing into the rocky shores.
- The Statue of Liberty is a iconic landmark in New York Harbor that symbolizes freedom and democracy.
- The mountain peak was a prominent landmark that helped the pilots navigate through the treacherous terrain.