Col

usgb/kɑːl/
noun

A mountain pass, the low point between two peaks.

We finally reached the col after hours of hiking, and could see the two mountains on either side
Visual representation of "col" - A mountain pass, the low point between two peaks

Often appears as...

  • reach the col
  • cross the col
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Physical Features

A col connects two peaks, useful when discussing hiking and geography.

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The trail led us right through the col before ascending the next peak.
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Not Always Passable

Cols can be treacherous or impassable depending on weather and terrain conditions.

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Heavy snow made the col impassable, delaying our expedition.
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Geographic Specificity

The term 'col' might be unfamiliar in regions without prominent mountainous terrain.

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Our guide in the mountains explained what a col was, as we don't have them back home.
Visual representation of the word "Col"

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