barranco

Definitions of barranco
  1. noun
    a very steep cliff
    synonyms: derrocadero, derrumbadero, derrumbe, despeñadero, precipicio
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    type of:
    acantilado, cantil, risco
    a steep high face of rock
  2. noun
    a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
    synonyms: quebrada
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    types:
    cañón, congosto
    a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
    desfiladero, garganta, gollizo
    a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
    type of:
    valle
    a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
  3. noun
    deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
    synonyms: arroyada, barranca, cauce, cañada, hondonada, surco, torrentera, zanjón
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    type of:
    valle
    a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
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