Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clough

Noun
/klʌf/
Definition
A steep-sided, narrow valley or ravine, typically found in rural areas.
Examples
  • The hikers followed the brook as it twisted through the clough.
  • Wildflowers blossomed in the sunny patches along the clough walls.
  • The village was nestled at the bottom of the clough, surrounded by high cliffs.
Meaning
A natural geological formation that resembles a small gorge or a shallow canyon, often associated with hilly or mountainous terrain.
Synonyms
  • glen
  • dell
  • gorge
  • vale
  • ravine