canyon
A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a riverA valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
» The sound of a gunshot echoed across the canyon.
Das Echo eines Schusses hallte durch die Schlucht.
Meaning
1 sensesA valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
Schlucht, Felsschlucht, Klamm
каньо́нkanʹón
каньйо́нkanʹjón
- a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
Examples
41 sentencesThe sound of a gunshot echoed across the canyon.
deDas Echo eines Schusses hallte durch die Schlucht. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom and Mary rode their horses through the canyon.
I want to see the Grand Canyon.
The Grand Canyon is a well-known tourist destination.
ruБольшой каньон - хорошо известное туристическое направление. — marafon
deDer Grand Canyon ist ein berühmter Anziehungspunkt für Reisende. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular places in the USA.
deDer Grand Canyon ist einer der beliebtesten Orte in den USA. — Zaghawa
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Spanish cañón. Doublet of cannon.Borrowed from Spanish cañón. Doublet of cannon.
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