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单词 dell
释义

dell

noun

ˈdel How to pronounce dell (audio)
: a secluded hollow or small valley usually covered with trees or turf

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The dell is one of Quock’s favorites for a couple of reasons. Carl Nolte, SFChronicle.com, 24 Oct. 2020 Organizers decided to include a timeline of different monuments placed in the dell to acknowledge the history of the space. Christine Condon, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2020 Organizers decided to include a timeline of different monuments placed in the dell to acknowledge the history of the space. Christine Condon, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2020 Organizers decided to include a timeline of different monuments placed in the dell to acknowledge the history of the space. Christine Condon, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2020 The dell flourished for years until a big storm in 1995 toppled the trees. Carl Nolte, SFChronicle.com, 24 Oct. 2020 Organizers decided to include a timeline of different monuments placed in the dell to acknowledge the history of the space. Christine Condon, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2020 Organizers decided to include a timeline of different monuments placed in the dell to acknowledge the history of the space. Christine Condon, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2020 Organizers decided to include a timeline of different monuments placed in the dell to acknowledge the history of the space. Christine Condon, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English delle; akin to Middle High German telle ravine, Old English dæl valley — more at dale

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dell

noun

ˈdel How to pronounce dell (audio)
: a small valley usually covered with trees

dell

noun

as in glen

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • glen
  • dingle
  • ravine
  • combe
  • vale
  • coombe
  • valley
  • canyon
  • gorge
  • dale
  • gully
  • cañon
  • coomb
  • gulch
  • rift valley
  • gulley
  • hollow
  • kloof
  • dene
  • depression
  • basin
  • bowl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • mountain
  • peak
  • mount
  • summit
  • alp
  • plateau
  • height
  • pinnacle
  • mountaintop
  • tableland
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