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gorges


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Art & Architecture Thesaurus

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gorges

Details

Deep, rocky land depressions with steep sides, larger than ravines, with a river or stream at the bottom; distinct from "canyons," which tend to be larger and less rocky.

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gorges (landforms)

gorge

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