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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescresta
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kresta
"Los excursionistas siguieron la cresta para disfrutar de la vista."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A long, narrow elevated landform or a series of hills.
"The hikers followed the ridge to enjoy the stunning views of the valley below." - 2
The top edge of a roof or a similar structure.
"The architect designed the house with a steep ridge to enhance its aesthetic appeal."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'hrícg', meaning back or spine, of Germanic origin and related to Old High German 'hricki' and Old Norse 'hryggr'. Over time, the term shifted from anatomical usage referring to an animal's spine to geographical applications describing elevated, elongated stretches of land or mountains.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ridge" is said worldwide
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crête
Transliteration: kret
"Les randonneurs ont suivi la crête pour profiter de la vue."
Kamm
Transliteration: kam
"Die Wanderer folgten dem Kamm, um die Aussicht zu genießen."
cresta
Transliteration: kresta
"I escursionisti hanno seguito la cresta per godere della vista."
cresta
Transliteration: kresta
"Los excursionistas siguieron la cresta para disfrutar de la vista."
crista
Transliteration: krista
"Os caminhantes seguiram a crista para apreciar a vista."
ridge (रीड्ज़)
Transliteration: reedz
Script: रीड्ज़
"यात्री ने घाटी के दृश्य का आनंद लेने के लिए रीड्ज़ का अनुसरण किया।"
山脊
Transliteration: shānjǐ
"徒步旅行者沿着山脊走，以欣赏美景。"
능선
Transliteration: neungseon
"등산객들은 능선을 따라 경치를 감상했습니다."
尾根
Transliteration: one
"ハイカーは尾根をたどって景色を楽しみました。"
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