gorge
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a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)synonyms: vallée étroitetype of:valléea long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
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a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
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a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be throwntypes:barrettecylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be throwntype of:
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the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
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