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wind gap

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun wind gap has 1 sense
  1. wind gap - a pass in a mountain ridge with no stream flowing through it
    --1 is a kind of
    col, gap

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Wind Gap

Noun - Geological

A wind gap is a topographic feature that occurs where a river flows through a gap in a ridge or mountain range but has not yet fully eroded the gap into a low-lying pass.

Example sentence: The hiker marveled at the stunning view of the wind gap as the river snaked through the mountains.

Noun - Meteorology

Wind gap refers to a localized area with lower wind pressure or velocity compared to the surrounding regions.

Example sentence: The pilot was relieved to find a wind gap and experience a smoother flight after battling strong winds for hours.

Noun - Local

In some regions, wind gap is a term used to describe a narrow passage or street between buildings.

Example sentence: The quaint shops in the downtown area were connected by charming wind gaps that created a unique architectural atmosphere.

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