canyon

/'kænjən/ Cách viết khác : (canon) /'kænən/

Thân thiện

A river winds through a deep canyon under a bright blue sky.

Definition

Noun: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river over a long period of time, typically found in arid or semi-arid regions.

Usage

The word "canyon" is used to describe a specific, dramatic geographical landform. It emphasizes depth, steepness, and the erosive action of water. It is a common term in geology, geography, and travel.

Examples

• The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the most famous natural wonders in the world.
• Hikers descended into the narrow canyon to see the river at the bottom.
• The road winds through a series of beautiful canyons in the desert.

Advanced Usage

• "Box canyon": A canyon with steep walls on three sides, leaving only one entrance/exit.
  • The explorers found themselves trapped in a box canyon.
• "Submarine canyon": A steep-sided valley cut into the sea floor of the continental slope.
  • The research vessel mapped a massive submarine canyon off the coast.

Variants and Related Words

• Gorge (noun): A very similar term, often used interchangeably with "canyon," though sometimes implying even steeper, narrower walls.
• Ravine (noun): A smaller, narrower, and often steeper valley than a canyon, typically formed by running water.
• Gully (noun): A small, narrow channel or ravine formed by water erosion, much smaller than a canyon.

Synonyms

• Gorge
• Ravine (for smaller formations)
• Chasm
• Gulch (especially in North American English)

Antonyms

• Plateau
• Mesa
• Plain
• Hill

Học thuật

Noun

1. a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

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