défilé

Definitions of défilé
  1. noun
    a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
    synonyms: ravin
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    type of:
    col, gorge
    the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
  2. noun
    a pass between mountain peaks
    synonyms: col, trouée
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    type of:
    col, gorge
    the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
  3. noun
    the group action of a collection of people or animals or vehicles moving ahead in more or less regular formation
    synonyms: cortège
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    caravane
    a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
    cavalcade
    a procession of people traveling on horseback
    marche
    a procession of people walking together
    corso, parade
    a ceremonial procession including people marching
    type of:
    action de groupe
    action taken by a group of people
    accumulation, amoncellement
    several things grouped together or considered as a whole
  4. noun
    a show of military force or preparedness
    synonyms: démonstration
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    type of:
    show, spectacle
    the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
  5. noun
    a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
    synonyms: gorge
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    types:
    ravin
    a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
    type of:
    ravin
    a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
  6. noun
    the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
    synonyms: col, gorge
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    types:
    col, trouée
    a pass between mountain peaks
    ravin
    a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)
    type of:
    emplacement, localisation
    a point or extent in space
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