Gorge

usgb/ɡɔːrdʒ/
noun

A narrow valley between high mountains with steep sides.

The river carved a deep gorge in the rocky landscape.
Visual representation of "gorge" - A narrow valley between high mountains with steep sides

Often appears as...

  • deep gorge
  • rocky gorge
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Natural Landscapes

The word 'gorge' often relates to outdoor scenery and can describe a tourist attraction.

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They visited the majestic gorge to take photographs.
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Geographical Feature

A 'gorge' is created by natural processes, like a river cutting through rock over time.

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The ancient gorge was formed by glacial movement.
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Descriptive Adjectives

Adjectives like 'narrow', 'deep', or 'rocky' are frequently used to describe a 'gorge'.

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They hiked through a narrow gorge shaded by tall cliffs.
Visual representation of the word "Gorge"

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