KJV Dictionary Definition: terrace
terrace
TER'RACE, n. L. terra, the earth.
1. In gardening, a raised bank of earth with sloping sides, laid with turf, and graveled on the top for a walk.
2. A balcony or open gallery.
3. The flat roof of a house. All the buildings of the oriental nations are covered with terraces, where people walk or sleep.
TER'RACE, v.t. To form in to a terrace.
1. To open to the air and light.
terraced
TER'RACED, pp. Formed into a terrace; having a terrace.
terracing
TER'RACING, ppr. Forming into a terrace; opening to the air.