<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.</li><li>Something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others.</li><li>A raised platform with a counter or other work surface on top situated in the middle area of a room, especially a kitchen, so as to permit access from all sides.</li><li>A safety island.</li><li>A low concrete platform for gasoline pumps at an automotive service station.</li><li>A clump of woodland in a prairie.</li><li>An isolated hill.</li><li>Anatomy: An isolated portion of tissue differing in structure from the surrounding tissue.</li><li>Railroads: A platform or building between sets of tracks.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) To make into an island.</li><li>To dot with islands.</li><li>To place on an island; isolate.</li></ul>