crinale

Definitions of crinale
  1. noun
    a long narrow natural elevation or striation
    synonyms: cresta, dorsale, giogo, spartiacque
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 4 types...
    hide 4 types...
    banco
    a long ridge or pile
    cornicione, pianerottolo, platea
    a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
    barriera
    a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
    barena
    a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide
    type of:
    altura, rilievo
    a raised or elevated geological formation
  2. noun
    a long narrow range of hills
    synonyms: dorsale, spartiacque
    see moresee less
    type of:
    formazione, formazione geologica
    (geology) the geological features of the earth
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘crinale'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family