CANYON Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word canyon. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CANYON
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gorge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it) • a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) • the passage between the pharynx and the stomach verb • overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself | ||||||||
gulch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a narrow gorge with a stream running through it | ||||||||
ravine | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) | ||||||||
chasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deep opening in the earth's surface | ||||||||
gully | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour) | ||||||||
canon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy • a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter • a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall • a contrapuntal piece of music in which a melody in one part is imitated exactly in other parts • a complete list of saints that have been recognized by the Roman Catholic Church • a collection of books accepted as holy scripture especially the books of the Bible recognized by any Christian church as genuine and inspired | ||||||||
dale | nounn | |||||||
noun • an open river valley (in a hilly area) | ||||||||
vale | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river | ||||||||
valley | nounn | |||||||
noun • a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river | ||||||||
dalles | nounn | |||||||
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