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col — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • col noun A low dip or saddle-shaped pass in a mountain ridge between two peaks.
  • collar noun The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
  • gap noun An empty space or opening between two things, or a break in something continuous.
  • neck noun The part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders and trunk.

Senses

col is used for these senses in English:

  • col (geography) A dip on a mountain ridge between two peaks.
  • collar The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket, etc.) that fits around the neck and throat, especially if sewn from a separate piece of fabric.
  • gap A mountain or hill pass.
  • mountain pass A low point in a mountain range that allows travelers to cross the range.
  • neck The part of a shirt, dress etc., which fits a person's neck.

col — full definition

  1. noun A low dip or saddle-shaped pass in a mountain ridge between two peaks.
  2. noun In meteorology, a region of relatively calm pressure between two high-pressure and two low-pressure areas.

collar — full definition

  1. noun The part of a shirt, jacket, or coat that fits around the neck.
  2. noun A band placed around the neck of an animal for identification or control.
  3. verb Informal: to catch, stop, or corner someone.

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