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couloir

/kulˈwɑɹ/

Meanings
noun
A steep gorge along a mountainside.

Examples :

"The experienced climbers cautiously navigated the narrow, icy couloir high on the mountain. "
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Related Words

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cautiously adverb

/ˈkɑʃəsli/ /ˈkɔːʃəsli/

In a cautious manner.

"The child cautiously approached the dog, keeping a safe distance. "

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along adverb

/əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/

In company; together.

"John played the piano and everyone sang along."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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gorge verb

/ɡɔːrdʒ/

to eat a large amount of food greedily; to fill oneself with food.

"He gorged himself on pizza after the long hike."

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high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

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narrow noun

/ˈnæɹəʊ/ /ˈnæɹoʊ/

(chiefly in the plural) A narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.

"the narrows of New York harbor"

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steep noun

/stiːp/

The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

"The steep of the hill made the bike ride challenging. "

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navigated verb

/ˈnævɪɡeɪtɪd/ /ˈnævəˌɡeɪtɪd/

To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.

"He navigated the bomber to the Ruhr."

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mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

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climbers noun

/ˈklaɪmɚz/

One who climbs.

"Example Sentence: "The climbers reached the top of the mountain after a long and difficult journey." "

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mountainside noun

/ˈmaʊntənˌsaɪd/ /ˈmaʊnʔənˌsaɪd/

The sloping side of a mountain.

"The small village nestled on the mountainside, offering stunning views of the valley below. "

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "