noun
- Plural of carr; wetland areas with trees and shrubs, especially in northern Europe.
Usage: chiefly British; ecological/geographical term
Examples
- The nature reserve protects several carrs that are home to rare bird species.
- Birch and alder trees dominate the carrs in this region.
- The carrs provide important habitat for wetland wildlife.
- Local conservationists work to maintain the health of the ancient carrs.