noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishA niche geography word for a mountain gap, or the name for Dubai's traditional water taxis.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like abra.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- abras
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The old trail wound through a rocky _____.
Etymology
From Spanish abra, meaning a gap or cove — a linguistic cousin of the English word "haven."
Rhymes for abra
See all rhymes for abra →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.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include abra:
