дефиле́ — meaning in English
defile
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English meaning
- defile verb To make something dirty, corrupt, or impure, often something considered sacred or pure.
- gap noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
- gorge noun A deep, narrow valley or ravine, usually with steep rocky walls and often a river running through it.
- ravine noun A deep, narrow valley cut into the land, usually by running water.
Senses
дефиле́ is used for these senses in English:
- defile A narrow passage or way (originally (military) , one which soldiers could only march through in a single file or line), especially a narrow gorge or pass between mountains.
- gap A mountain or hill pass.
- gorge (geography) A deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides, particularly one with a stream running through it; a ravine.
- ravine A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.
defile — full definition
- verb To make something dirty, corrupt, or impure, often something considered sacred or pure.
- noun A narrow gorge or pass, originally one narrow enough for soldiers to march through only in single file.
gap — full definition
- noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
- noun A difference or shortfall between two things, especially an unfair or worrying one.
- verb To leave open or unfilled, creating a gap; also, to stare open-mouthed.