Dapsang

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific mountain peak: Dapsang is the name of a specific mountain peak located in the Karakoram Range in northern Kashmir. It is noted for being the second-highest peak in the world, with an elevation of 28,250 feet (approximately 8,611 meters).
Usage Notes
  • "Dapsang" is a proper noun used as the specific name for this geographical feature. It is typically used in geographical, mountaineering, and historical contexts.
  • The name "Dapsang" is an alternate, less common name for the peak more widely known as K2.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The expedition aimed to conquer Dapsang, one of the world's most formidable peaks.
    • Dapsang, located in the Karakoram Range, presents extreme challenges to climbers.
Advanced Usage
  • "the summit of Dapsang": Refers to the highest point of the mountain.
    • Reaching the summit of Dapsang is a lifelong dream for many mountaineers.
Variants and Related Words
  • K2 (Proper noun): The most common and internationally recognized name for the same peak.
    • K2, also known as Dapsang, is part of the Karakoram Range.
Synonyms
  • K2: The primary synonym.
  • Mount Godwin-Austen: Another historical name, though rarely used in modern contexts.
Related Terms
  • Karakoram Range (Proper noun): The mountain range where Dapsang/K2 is located.
  • Eight-thousander (Noun): A classification for mountains over 8,000 meters in height, which includes Dapsang/K2.
Noun
  1. a mountain peak in the Karakoram Range in northern Kashmir; the 2nd highest peak in the world (28,250 feet high)