extra height

collocation in English

meaningsofextraandheight

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extra
adjective
uk
/ˈek.strə/us
/ˈek.strə/
added to what ...
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height
noun[C or U]
uk
/haɪt/us
/haɪt/
the distance from the top to the bottom of something, or the quality of ...
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(Definition ofextraandheightfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofextra height

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The rise is highlighted and achievesextraheightvia a lengthening of the vowel (s).
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I have here a piece of string which shows theextraheightwhich would fail to get through the tunnel.
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These improvements include theextraheightof six inches, the outdoor hsed, the front door and the loggia.
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The exterior appearance of the building was completely changed, withextraheightadded to the tower.
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It adds the illusion ofextraheightto the wearer and also holds the hair in place when worn during weddings, processions and dances.
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She loves wearing bright clothing, and wears platform boots at all times to give herextraheightas she is only 5ft m tall.
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During factory testing, the engine bed would have to be raised on timber baulks to provide thisextraheight.
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Theextraheightin the second baluster is typically in the middle between decorative elements on the baluster.
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Sometimes geta are worn in rain or snow to keep the feet dry, due to theirextraheightand impermeability compared to other footwear such as zri.
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Theextraheightand stiffness of mountaineering boots helps support the climber in steep terrain where flexible boots could cause unsure footing and possibly result in a fall.
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Thatextraheightputs affected areas under deeper water; it also means flooding from weaker storms and from the outer edges of powerful storms spreads over wider areas.
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Some have three or more steps leading up to a platform which gaveextraheightand therefore easier access to the saddle and less chance of falling when dismounting.
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Theextraheightof the site is not compatible with the flat surrounding area and local people resent the fact its life is extended again and again.
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This provides a firm surface that will respond with force when compressed, allowing gymnasts to achieveextraheightand a softer landing than would be possible on a regular floor.
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Every minute lost before take-off would be advantageous to the enemy, as those minutes could have allowed a pilot to gainextraheightabove the advancing plane formations.
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