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water gap
water gapn. A transverse cleft in a mountain ridge through which a stream flows.water gap n (Physical Geography) a deep valley in a ridge, containing a stream wa′ter gap`
n. a transverse gap in a mountain ridge, giving passage to a stream or river. [1750–60, Amer.] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | water gap - a pass in a mountain ridge through which a stream flowscol, gap - a pass between mountain peaks |
Water Gap
water gap[′wȯd·ər ‚gap] (geology) A deep and narrow pass that cuts to the base of a mountain ridge, and through which a stream flows; the Delaware Water Gap is an example. Water Gap a river valley that transverses mountain ranges or uplands. Water gaps may be antecedent or superimposed valleys. water gap
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