Defile (Noun)
Meaning
A narrow pass (especially one between mountains).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The narrow defile between the peaks made it difficult for our group to navigate.
- As we descended into the valley, our column of soldiers had to march through a treacherous defile.
- Geologists often explore remote regions in search of unique formations, like the ancient riverbed that formed this high-altitude defile.
- Traveling through the steep and winding defile was intimidating due to the apparent lack of guardrails.
- The enemy position was stationed strategically at the mouth of the defile, ready to ambush the advancing troops.