Definition of canyon Canyon
/kæˈnjʌn/ - [kanyun] - can•yon
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What does canyon mean?
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NounPlural: canyons |
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| canyon - a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall | ||
| canon | ||
| ravine a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) | ||
| north america the nations of the North American continent collectively | ||
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- canyon (Noun)
A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- canyon (n.)
The English form of the Spanish word Caon.
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canyon
A long deep, relatively narrow steep-sided valley confined between lofty and precipitous walls in a plateau or mountainous area, often with a stream at the bottom; similar to, but largest than, a gorge. It is characteristic of an arid or semiarid area (such as western U.S.) where stream downcutting greatly exceeds weathering.\n(Source: BJGEO) -
canyon
A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.
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A canyon is a big crack in the ground. Many canyons are made by rivers and earthquakes. They can be big, like the Grand Canyon, or small.
Canyons are typically found in the Southwestern U.S.
Canyons can be formed by running water which will take sediment (pieces of the earth) away and create a trench getting deeper until it forms a canyon.
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🔤- canyon, noun, singular of canyons.
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