Mountain Pass (Noun)
Meaning
The location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks; "we got through the pass before it started to snow".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The hikers struggled to find the mountain pass through the dense fog.
- The narrow mountain pass was the only way to cross the treacherous range.
- The truck driver expertly navigated the steep mountain pass, despite the icy roads.
- The group decided to set up camp near the mountain pass to wait out the storm.
- After hours of climbing, the travelers finally reached the mountain pass and were rewarded with a breathtaking view.