barranca Synonyms

barranca Meaning

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barranca (n.)

A ravine caused by heavy rains or a watercourse.

barranca Sentence Examples

  1. The rugged barranca overlooked the majestic river, its sheer cliffs plunging hundreds of feet.
  2. Explorers navigated cautiously along the treacherous barranca's edge, fearing a deadly fall.
  3. The cascading waterfall thundered into the deep barranca, creating a deafening roar.
  4. The ancient settlement was perched upon a high barranca, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
  5. The narrow dirt path wound perilously close to the barranca's edge, testing the nerves of hikers.
  6. The towering barranca served as a natural barrier, effectively isolating the village from its neighbors.
  7. Erosion had carved deep channels into the barranca's sandstone walls, revealing intricate geological patterns.
  8. The bridge spanning the barranca swayed gently in the wind, providing a heart-stopping crossing.
  9. Mountain goats balanced precariously on the barranca's steep slopes, their agility defying gravity.
  10. The river meandered through a deep, winding barranca, its emerald waters contrasting with the red earth cliffs.

FAQs About the word barranca

A ravine caused by heavy rains or a watercourse.

scar,cliff, palisade, crag, precipice,bluff, escarpment, scarp, butte, embankment

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The rugged barranca overlooked the majestic river, its sheer cliffs plunging hundreds of feet.

Explorers navigated cautiously along the treacherous barranca's edge, fearing a deadly fall.

The cascading waterfall thundered into the deep barranca, creating a deafening roar.

The ancient settlement was perched upon a high barranca, offering a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.