
Is it true that the English have many words for hill?
Dec 4, 2010 · I've heard it said that Eskimos have many words for snow and that the English have many words for hill. If so what are they?
Use of "hill to die on" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Apr 29, 2023 · The expression comes from military usage. Wictionary An allusion to the military practice of capturing/holding a hill (high ground), no matter the cost or (lack of) benefit, as in the Battle of …
“peak” vs “summit” - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Aug 12, 2012 · The OED defines summit, in its topological sense, as ‘the topmost point or ridge of a mountain or hill’. For a peak it gives ‘the pointed top or summit of a mountain; a mountain or hill …
What is the origin of the phrase "A Mountain I'm Willing to Die On"?
Is this the " hill I am willing to die on "—the one I am willing to go down fighting for? In the normal course of the day, when confronted with a problem, it is not realistic to expect someone to run down this …
2025 Michigan Deer Patch | Michigan Sportsman Forum
Sep 21, 2025 · I just received my 2025 Michigan Deer Patch. Anyone else still collecting the patches? What years are you still looking for?
A word for "reaching the top of a hill or mountain"
Jan 18, 2015 · Is there a word that specifically refers to reaching the top of a hill or mountain? I want to describe the action of reaching the top of a hill and finally being able to see what is on the other...
Understanding Arrow Trajectory - Michigan Sportsman Forum
Jun 9, 2025 · I posted this on our Forum ( Wild Extremes) after a question about uphill/downhill shooting was asked and thought I'd post here if anyone was interested in it. Understanding Arrow Trajectory …
Up Hill vs. Down Hill - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Dec 23, 2014 · The expression "It's all up hill from here!" and "It's all down hill from here!" mean that things will only get better or things will only get worst. Metaphorically going uphill can provide for a ...
Permanent Deer Blind | Michigan Sportsman Forum
Dec 23, 2024 · Here is an idea! I do want to build a permanent blind up at camp to sleep in. Let's see your next build or what your in process or recently built! Need ideas and inspiration.
Pit Blind Construction - Michigan Sportsman Forum
Jul 30, 2009 · The first picture is looking down a south facing hill that overlooks an extensive brushy river bottom/wetland area that is the main bedding area in the region. The hill is steeper than it looks in …