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(geography) A dry valley once occupied by a stream or river, since captured by another stream.

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wind gap

Source Word

wind gap

Noun

(geography) A dry valley once occupied by a stream or river, since captured by another stream.

Japanese Meaning

かつて川や小川が流れていたものの、現在は水がなく、別の川に流路を移された結果として乾燥している谷間（地形）

Hikers followed the ridge until they reached a wind gap where the old stream had once flowed.

ハイカーたちは尾根に沿って進み、かつて川が流れていた枯れ谷にたどり着いた。

Sense（1）

(geography) A dry valley once occupied by a stream or river, since captured by another stream.

wind gaps

（ plural ）