middle distance

mid·dle dis·tance

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Definitions of middle distance words

noun middle distance Also called middle ground, middle plane. Fine Arts. the represented space between the foreground and background in paintings, drawings, etc. 1
noun middle distance (in track) a race distance ranging from 400 meters or 440 yards to 1 mile. 1
singular noun middle distance If you are looking into the middle distance, you are looking at a place that is neither near nor far away. 0
adjective middle distance A middle-distance runner is someone who takes part in races of medium length, for example 800 metres. 0
noun middle distance (in a picture) halfway between the foreground and the horizon 0
noun middle distance (in a natural situation) halfway between the observer and the horizon 0

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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