clough
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Noun — A narrow, steep-sided valley or ravine (chiefly British, especially in northern England).
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Etymology
From Old English clōh, a word for a cleft or ravine, likely related to the idea of a cleft or gap in a hillside.
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What does “clough” mean?
The word “clough” means a narrow, steep-sided valley or ravine (chiefly British, especially in northern England). In plain terms, a narrow valley or gorge, a term still used in place-names across northern England.
How do you pronounce “clough”?
“Clough” is pronounced kluhf (/klʌf/ in IPA).
How do you use “clough” in a sentence?
Here is “clough” used in a sentence: “The path wound down through a wooded clough toward the river.”
What part of speech is “clough”?
“Clough” is a noun.
Where does the word “clough” come from?
The word “clough” comes from Old English. From Old English clōh, a word for a cleft or ravine, likely related to the idea of a cleft or gap in a hillside.