Corrie (Noun)
Meaning
A steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The mountain's rugged terrain was dotted with several corries, each one a testament to the region's geological history.
- As we climbed higher, the corrie came into view, its steep walls rising up from the tranquil lake below.
- The hikers made their way around the corrie, taking care not to slip on the loose scree that lined its slopes.
- In the heart of the corrie, a small lake glimmered in the sunlight, its surface reflecting the surrounding peaks.
- The corrie was a haven for wildlife, its secluded basin providing a safe refuge for a variety of alpine plants and animals.