riva
Riva (noun) means a crack, split, or narrow gap in rock or land. Example: “A thin trickle of water ran down through the riva in the cliff face.”
How to use riva
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rift or narrow crack, most often used of rock or land formations.
Word forms
Rivas plural
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A thin trickle of water ran down through the _____ in the cliff face.
Etymology
From an Italian, Catalan, and Spanish surname originally given to someone who lived by a shore — from riva, meaning "shore" or "bank."
Rhymes for riva
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What does “riva” mean?
The word “riva” means a crack, split, or narrow gap in rock or land. In plain terms, a rift or narrow crack, most often used of rock or land formations.
How do you use “riva” in a sentence?
Here is “riva” used in a sentence: “A thin trickle of water ran down through the riva in the cliff face.”
What part of speech is “riva”?
“Riva” is a noun.
Where does the word “riva” come from?
The word “riva” comes from Italian. From an Italian, Catalan, and Spanish surname originally given to someone who lived by a shore — from riva, meaning "shore" or "bank.".
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