Corrie Meaning in English
word
ˈkɔɹi
KAW-ree
kˈɒɹi
KORR-ee
Definition
A corrie is a bowl-shaped hollow in a mountain, formed by glacial erosion. It often holds a small lake or snow in its base.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in British and geological contexts; also called 'cirque' (French origin) in scientific writing. Most common when describing landscapes in Scotland and mountainous regions.
Spanish: circo glaciarPortuguese (BR): circo glacialPortuguese (PT): circo glacialChinese (Simplified): 冰斗Chinese (Traditional): 冰斗Hindi: हिमनदी झील - कोरी (पर्वतीय घाटी)Arabic: وعاء جليدي - وادٍ جبلي محفور بالجليدBengali: করি - হাওড়া (পাহাড়ের গহ্বর)Russian: кар - цирк (ледниковый)Japanese: カリー - 圏谷Vietnamese: hồ chữ U - hõm chảo băng hàKorean: 빙식곡 - 꼬리 (산의 움푹 들어간 곳)Turkish: buzul çanağı - sirkin (jeoloji)Urdu: گھاٹی (برفانی کٹاؤ کی) - کوریIndonesian: hồ băng tích - thung lũng hõm (núi do băng tạo thành)
Example Sentences
The glacier carved out a deep corrie in the mountain.
basic
There is a small lake at the base of the corrie.
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Snow often stays in the corrie even in summer.
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We set up camp near a beautiful corrie by the cliffs.
natural
Many hikers in Scotland stop to admire the view from the edge of a corrie.
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Geologists study how a corrie forms to understand glacial movement.
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