Position and Terrain

Position

Position noun - An assignment at which one regularly works for pay.

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Terrain and position are semantically related in location topic. In some cases you can use "Terrain" instead a noun "Position".

Terrain noun - The circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded.

Usage example: a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception

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Position and terrain are semantically related in location topic. Sometimes you can use "Position" instead a noun "Terrain".

good	good position	good terrain
high	high position	high terrain
safe	safe position	safe terrain
similar	similar position	similar terrain
Other adjectives: normal, specific, certain, open, difficult, actual, real, dangerous, bad, new, dominant, elevated, different, higher, defensive.

It lies several miles from your starting position and is surrounded by enemy-infested terrain... One Bullet Clips: Averted.

Source: Video Game / Operation Flashpoint
It's also possible to play terrain games: you can always hide behind something big, if you have the proper velocity to hold that relative position.

Source: Stealth in Space
Teammates can't recognize terrain properties, meaning that they will charge into deep water (where they can't fight back), stand on damaging surfaces, position themselves to be knocked off cliffs, and take no advantage of inclines or higher ground.

Source: Video Game / Xenoblade Chronicles X

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