Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A system of hills in Britain: The Pennines are a range of mountains and hills in Northern England, often described as the "backbone of England." They extend from the Scottish border in the north to the River Trent in the south and form a major watershed, meaning many English rivers have their sources in these hills.

Usage

• The word "Pennines" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographical feature. It is typically used with the definite article "the."
• It functions as the subject or object of a sentence when discussing geography, tourism, or natural features.

Examples

• As a subject:

  • The Pennines offer some of the best hiking trails in England.
  • The Pennines form a natural barrier between the east and west of Northern England.

• As an object:

  • We drove through the Pennines on our way to Scotland.
  • Many poets have written about the bleak beauty of the Pennines.

Advanced Usage

• "The Pennine Way": This is the name of a famous long-distance footpath that runs along the length of the Pennines.
  • Walking the entire Pennine Way is a challenging adventure.

Variants and Related Words

• Pennine (adjective): Relating to the Pennines.
  • The Pennine landscape is characterized by moorland and valleys.

Synonyms

• The Pennine Chain: An alternative, less common name for the same range.
• The Backbone of England: A descriptive synonym highlighting its central geographical role.

Related Phrases

• Crossing the Pennines: Refers to the act of traveling from one side of the range to the other, historically a significant journey.
  • Crossing the Pennines by coach in the 18th century was a difficult task.

Noun

1. a system of hills in Britain that extend from the Scottish border in the north to the Trent River in the south; forms the watershed for English rivers