desfiladero

Definitions of desfiladero
  1. noun
    a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
    synonyms: colada, congosto, cortadura, hoz
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    type of:
    paso, puerto
    the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
  2. noun
    a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
    synonyms: garganta, gollizo
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    type of:
    barranco, quebrada
    a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
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