Synonyms for

Col

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Definition

a pass or depression in a mountain range or ridge

Synonyms & similar words

gap gap pass notch saddle canyon gorge defile ravine crevasse cleft opening hole chasm crack fissure breach break rent split rift

Synonyms by register

Formal

pass saddle gap notch

Informal

dip hollow cut

Literary

breach chasm

Antonyms

base valley depression lowland plain trough

Common collocations

  • mountain col
  • alpine col
  • narrow col
  • steep col
  • cross the col
  • reach the col
  • descend the col
  • windy col

Word family

noun col
adjective collinear

Usage note

A 'col' specifically refers to a pass or saddle between two higher points, typically in mountains. It is less commonly used for a general low point.

Example sentences

  1. The col was a beautiful and peaceful place to rest on our hike.
  2. We climbed up and over the col to reach the other side of the mountain range.
  3. The col was very steep and difficult to climb.
  4. The col was covered in snow and ice, making it slippery and dangerous.
  5. We saw some amazing views from the top of the col.

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