desfiladeiro — meaning in English

English meaning

• canyon noun A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually carved out by a river over a long time.
• notch noun A V-shaped or angular cut or indentation in an edge or surface.

Senses

desfiladeiro is used for these senses in English:

• canyon A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
• notch A mountain pass; a defile.

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.

notch — full definition

1. noun A V-shaped or angular cut or indentation in an edge or surface.
2. noun A level or degree, especially in a scale of quality or achievement.
3. verb To achieve or score something, adding it to one's record.

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