water gap

n. 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.]

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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.

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noun a pass in a mountain ridge through which a stream flows

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