Definition: The act of police surrounding a group of people, often during protests, to prevent them from leaving or breaking up.

Example: The police used kettling to control the large crowd during the demonstration.

Definition: A unit of measurement that equals 1,000 metric tons, often used to describe the weight of large objects or the explosive power of bombs.

Example: The bomb had an explosive yield of 15 kilotons, which is equivalent to 15,000 metric tons of TNT.

Definition: Having a delicate, intricate pattern resembling lace; more intricate or delicate than something that is simply lacy.

Example: The dress was lacier than the one she wore to the party last week.

Definition: Relating to or found in lakes, often describing plants or animals that live in or near them.

Example: The lacustrine ecosystem is home to many unique species of fish and plants.

Definition: Relating to a body of water that is separated from a larger body of water by a barrier, often found behind coral reefs.

Example: The lagoonal ecosystem is home to many unique species of fish and plants.

Definition: A type of landslide or mudflow that occurs on the sides of a volcano, made up of volcanic materials and water.

Example: After the heavy rain, a lahar swept down the mountain, carrying rocks and mud with it.

Definition: The bottom surface of a lake, where water meets the ground.

Example: The scientists studied the lakebed to understand the ecosystem beneath the water.

Definition: Describing a direction or position that is oriented towards a lake.

Example: The path led lakeward, offering beautiful views of the water.

Definition: In the direction of a lake.

Example: The hikers walked lakeward to enjoy the view.

Definition: To arrive at a place or come to rest on a surface after moving through the air.

Example: The plane landed safely at the airport after a long flight.

Definition: A specific area of ground or soil, often used for farming, building, or as a country or region.

Example: They decided to buy some land to build their new home.

Definition: To cause someone or something to arrive at a place, often by bringing them down from the air or by securing something.

Example: The pilot managed to land the airplane safely despite the storm.

Definition: To dispose of waste material by burying it in the ground, often in a designated area.

Example: The city decided to landfill the old waste instead of recycling it.

Definition: A place where waste materials are buried under layers of soil to dispose of them and reclaim land.

Example: The city decided to expand the landfill to accommodate more waste.

Definition: To dispose of waste material by burying it in the ground, typically in a designated area.

Example: The city decided to landfill the old tires instead of recycling them.