noun
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.”
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A crack, split, or narrow gap in rock or land.
"A thin trickle of water ran down through the riva in the cliff face."
"Wind had carved a deep riva into the hillside over centuries."
How to use riva
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rift or narrow crack, most often used of rock or land formations.
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Etymology
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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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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