χαράδρα — meaning in English

English meaning

• canyon noun A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually carved out by a river over a long time.
• precipice noun A very steep cliff or drop.

Senses

χαράδρα is used for these senses in English:

• canyon A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

canyon — full definition

1. noun A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually carved out by a river over a long time.
2. verb Of water or another liquid, to cut a canyon-like channel as it flows.

precipice — full definition

1. noun A very steep cliff or drop.
2. noun The edge of a dangerous or critical situation, used figuratively.

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