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
