as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
climb to the cairn above the loch, and from there you'll get a broad view of the linn
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People visit Zion for its gorgeous landscapes, from towering plateaus to a labyrinth of narrow sandstone canyons.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Mars is famous for its volcanoes, canyons and ancient river valleys, but some of its most active geology happens in slow motion, powered by air.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Three animal control officers returned to the area and used the thermal drone to pinpoint the exact location of the missing pet, then waded through dense brush and a steep ravine to bring the animal to safety, Animal Services Manager Kyle Werner said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Even after authorities located Airen’s body down a large ravine in rural Bates County, many questions lingered.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia The centerpiece of this popular state park is a gorge that's two miles long and almost 1,000 feet deep.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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This gorge makes up part of the Valles Marineris, the largest canyon system on Mars, which stretches more than 2,485 miles (4,000 km) long along the Red Planet's equator.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Cumberland Gap Where Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia meet, Cumberland Gap sits in a valley that looks up at the famous gap in the Cumberland Mountain range from which the town gets its name.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Narrow, winding streets and passageways lead up to the centuries-old Eglise Saint-Sauveur for sweeping views of the rugged valley.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Linn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linn. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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