clough Synonyms
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clough Meaning
clough (n.)
A cleft in a hill; a ravine; a narrow valley.
A sluice used in returning water to a channel after depositing its sediment on the flooded land.
An allowance in weighing. See Cloff.
clough Sentence Examples
- **Yorkshire Dales:** Following the winding path through the clough, we emerged into a breathtaking valley filled with grazing sheep.
- **Lake District:** Legend has it that a hidden waterfall cascades within the deepest clough near Helvellyn.
- **Peak District:** The damp clough provided a sanctuary for an abundance of ferns and wildflowers.
- **Northumberland National Park:** Rugged and remote, the cloughs of Northumberland are a haven for adventurous hikers.
- **Cumbria:** Thick fog clung to the clough, creating an air of mystery as we explored the ancient ruins.
- **American South (dialectal):** After the heavy rain, the clough behind our farmhouse overflowed, flooding the lower fields.
- **Maine (dialectal):** The children loved building forts in the wooded clough near their home.
- **Vermont (dialectal):** We followed the stream as it snaked its way through the moss-covered clough.
- **New Hampshire (dialectal):** The local legend spoke of a mischievous creature dwelling within the dark recesses of the clough.
- **General reference (keeping dialect in mind):** While not a common word everywhere, "clough" refers to a narrow valley or ravine, particularly in the north of England and some parts of the United States.
FAQs About the word clough
A cleft in a hill; a ravine; a narrow valley., A sluice used in returning water to a channel after depositing its sediment on the flooded land., An allowance in
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**Yorkshire Dales:** Following the winding path through the clough, we emerged into a breathtaking valley filled with grazing sheep.
**Lake District:** Legend has it that a hidden waterfall cascades within the deepest clough near Helvellyn.
**Peak District:** The damp clough provided a sanctuary for an abundance of ferns and wildflowers.
**Northumberland National Park:** Rugged and remote, the cloughs of Northumberland are a haven for adventurous hikers.
