clough

Meanings

• noun

  A deep narrow valley, especially one with steep sides.

  - "The clough was a beautiful and secluded valley, surrounded by towering cliffs."
  - "The hikers followed the narrow path through the clough, admiring the breathtaking views."

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Pronunciation

1. /klaʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clough
dough , plough , bough

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Variants

List of all variants of clough that leads to same result
Arthur Hugh Clough , Clough

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Etymology

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Old English cloh, from clif or clive meaning 'slope, bank'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clough' is also used in the Scottish and Irish languages to refer to a small, narrow valley.

2. The word 'clough' is derived from the Old English word 'cloh', which means 'slope' or 'bank'.

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Related Concepts

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1. valley: A low-lying area between hills or mountains, typically with a river running through it.

2. gorge: A narrow, deep valley with steep sides, often with a river running through it.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'clough' is often used to describe a deep, narrow valley or gorge. It can also refer to a steep-sided, wooded ravine.

How to Memorize "clough"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a deep, narrow valley with steep sides and a river running through it. Imagine yourself hiking through the valley, admiring the beautiful scenery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clough' with the image of a deep, narrow valley or gorge. Think of the word 'valley' or 'gorge' when you see or hear the word 'clough'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Clough is a deep, narrow valley, like a long, winding valley.' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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