Canyonside (Noun)
Meaning
The steeply sloping side of a canyon.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The hikers carefully made their way down the canyonside, using their trekking poles to steady themselves on the loose gravel.
- As the sun began to set, the canyonside was bathed in a warm orange glow, illuminating the rocky outcroppings and scrubby desert plants.
- The canyonside was so steep that the group had to use ropes and harnesses to make their way down to the river below.
- From the top of the canyonside, the view was breathtaking, with the Colorado River snaking its way through the valley far below.
- The canyonside was dotted with ancient petroglyphs, etched into the rock by Native American artists centuries ago.