island: Meaning and Definition of

is•land

1. a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
2. something resembling an island, esp. in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others.
3. a raised platform with a counter or other work surface on top situated in the middle area of a room, esp. a kitchen, so as to permit access from all sides.
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5. a low concrete platform for gasoline pumps at an automotive service station.
6. a clump of woodland in a prairie.
7. an isolated hill.
8. an isolated portion of tissue differing in structure from the surrounding tissue.
9. a platform or building between sets of tracks.

1. to make into an island.
2. to dot with islands.
3. to place on an island; isolate.