Mustagh Range
Definition
Proper noun A major mountain range located in northern Kashmir, forming a significant eastern extension of the Hindu Kush mountain system. It is notable for containing some of the world's highest peaks, including K2, the second-highest mountain on Earth.
Usage
The term "Mustagh Range" is used as a specific geographical name to refer to this mountain chain. It is often discussed in contexts of geography, mountaineering, and exploration. * The Mustagh Range presents some of the most formidable climbing challenges in the world. * Several glaciers flow from the peaks of the Mustagh Range.
Advanced Usage
- "the Mustagh": A shortened, informal form sometimes used in mountaineering literature.
- The early explorers wrote vividly about their attempts to penetrate the Mustagh.
Variants and Related Words
- Karakoram Range: The larger mountain system of which the Mustagh Range is a central part. The names are sometimes used interchangeably, though "Karakoram" is more common for the entire system.
- Baltoro Muztagh: A specific sub-range within the Mustagh/Karakoram system, containing K2.
Synonyms
- Karakoram (in many contexts, though this refers to a broader area)
Noun
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a mountain range in northern Kashmir; an extension of the Hindu Kush; contains the 2nd highest peak
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