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col

n. countable
C2 Proficiency col

n. the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two higher peaks. It looks like a dip or a saddle shape that connects two mountains.

n. the lowest point of a ridge or saddle between two mountain peaks, often providing a pass from one side of a range to the other. Frequently used in mountaineering and cycling to describe a high-altitude crossing point.


SIMPLE

The hikers reached the col and looked down into the next valley.

CONTEXTUAL

The final stage of the race requires cyclists to climb a steep col before descending toward the finish line.

COMPLEX

Thick fog settled into the col, obscuring the narrow path that connected the two jagged summits and forcing the climbing team to halt their ascent.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in technical geographical descriptions and professional cycling contexts.

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