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abra

AB-ruh

Abra (noun) means a narrow pass or gap through hills or a mesa. Example: “The old trail wound through a rocky abra.”

noun
1
A narrow pass or gap through hills or a mesa.
"The old trail wound through a rocky abra."
2
A small wooden ferry boat traditionally used to cross the creek in Dubai.
"Tourists crossed the creek by abra for a few coins."

How to Use Abra

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA niche geography word for a mountain gap, or the name for Dubai's traditional water taxis.

Word Forms

abras plural, abras plural

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Etymology

From Spanish abra, meaning a gap or cove — a linguistic cousin of the English word "haven."

Origin: Spanish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “abra” mean?

The word “abra” means a narrow pass or gap through hills or a mesa. In plain terms, a niche geography word for a mountain gap, or the name for Dubai's traditional water taxis.

How do you pronounce “abra”?

“Abra” is pronounced AB-ruh (/ˈæbɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “abra” in a sentence?

Here is “abra” used in a sentence: “The old trail wound through a rocky abra.”

What part of speech is “abra”?

“Abra” is a noun.

Where does the word “abra” come from?

The word “abra” comes from Spanish. From Spanish abra, meaning a gap or cove — a linguistic cousin of the English word "haven.".

How many meanings does “abra” have?

“Abra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a narrow pass or gap through hills or a mesa.

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