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A land mass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water.
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Something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or surrounded, as:
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An unattached kitchen counter providing easy access from all sides.
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A raised curbed area, often used to delineate rows of parking spaces or lanes of traffic.
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The superstructure of a ship, especially an aircraft carrier.
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American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.