krans

A hiker carefully navigates the steep krans.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A steep rock face: In South African English, "krans" refers to a precipitous cliff or rock face, often found in mountainous or hilly terrain.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The hikers carefully navigated the edge of the krans, avoiding a dangerous fall. (A steep cliff in South Africa.)
  • The farm was situated near a large krans that overlooked the valley. (A prominent rock face.)

Advanced Usage

• "to go over the krans": an idiomatic expression meaning to fall off a cliff or to meet a disastrous end.
  • The car skidded and nearly went over the krans. (The vehicle almost fell off the steep drop.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kransberg (n): a mountain or hill with a steep cliff face (from Afrikaans).
  • The Kransberg is a popular destination for climbers. (A specific geographical feature.)

Synonyms

• Cliff: a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea or a river.
• Precipice: a very steep rock face or cliff, often implying danger.

Related Idioms

• Over the krans: in a state of ruin or disaster.
  • His business went over the krans after the economic downturn. (His business collapsed catastrophically.)