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canyon

canyon

Meaning of canyon

deep gorge

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British English/ˈkænjən/
American English/ə ˈkænjən/
Russian transcription[kɐnˈjon]
canyon
canyon - каньон
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canyon with Russian translation

canyon usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Тропа ведёт в узкий каньон.

The trail leads down into a narrow canyon.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Закат заставил стены каньона светиться красным.

Sunset made the canyon walls glow red.

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canyon belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

canyonканьон
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

canyon synonyms

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What's the difference between canyon / ravine / chasm / gulch

🇬🇧English
canyon

A large, deep valley with steep sides; the general neutral term for this landform.

B1Very Often

We hiked along the rim of a deep canyon.

Мы шли по краю глубокого каньона.

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🇬🇧English
ravine

A small, narrow steep-sided valley formed by erosion; generally smaller and narrower than a canyon.

B1Often

Rainwater carved a deep ravine behind the house.

Дождевая вода вырезала глубокое ровное русло за домом.

C
🇬🇧English
chasm

A deep fissure or abyss; can describe a dramatic natural gap and is often used figuratively.

B1Often

A chasm opened between the two cliffs.

Между двумя утёсами образовалась пропасть.

G
🇬🇧English
gulch

A US term for a narrow ravine or gully, often with an intermittent stream; typically smaller than a canyon.

B1Rarely

They camped beside a small dry gulch.

Они разбили лагерь возле небольшого пересыхающего оврага.

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canyon translation: каньон. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce canyon

/ˈkænjən/

canyon translation

каньон

canyon examples

The trail leads down into a narrow canyon.

canyon transcription

/ˈkænjən/, /ə ˈkænjən/

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canyon meaning: what does it mean?

deep gorge

canyon pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

canyon is pronounced as /ˈkænjən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

canyon definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The trail leads down into a narrow canyon. Translation: Тропа ведёт в узкий каньон.

Is canyon part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, canyon (каньон) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is canyon part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, canyon (каньон) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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