water gap
1water gap — ☆ water gap n. a break in a mountain ridge, with a stream flowing through it …
2Water gap — A water gap is an opening or notch which flowing water has carved through a mountain range. Water gaps often offer a practical route for roads and railroads to cross a mountain ridge. Geological implications A water gap is usually an indication… …
3water gap — wa′ter gap n. geo a transverse gap in a mountain ridge, giving passage to a stream or river • Etymology: 1750–60, amer …
4water gap — /ˈwɔtə gæp/ (say wawtuh gap) noun a transverse gap in a mountain ridge, cut by and giving passage to a stream …
5water gap — noun Date: 1756 a pass in a mountain ridge through which a stream runs compare wind gap …
6water gap — a transverse gap in a mountain ridge, cut by and giving passage to a stream or river. [1750 60, Amer.] * * * …
7water gap — noun a pass in a mountain ridge through which a stream flows • Hypernyms: ↑col, ↑gap …
8Delaware Water Gap — Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania is also a town located near the gap. Delaware Water Gap The Delaware Water Gap from Kittatinny (I 80 on the left) …
9Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area — IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) …
10Delaware Water Gap Toll Bridge — A view of the New Jersey side of the Delaware Water Gap Toll Bridge during a flood on June 29, 2006 Official name Delaware Water Gap Toll Bridge Other name(s) …
