kloof
Aussprache: [kluf]
Wort
Kontext: „nature“
(noun) a kloof is a deep, narrow valley that is formed by a river or a stream. It usually has steep sides and is often found in mountainous areas. Think of it like a small canyon where the land goes down very deep on both sides.
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We enjoyed walking through the kloof, surrounded by beautiful trees and a rushing river.
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There are no kloos in the flat plains; you need mountains for that.
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Have you ever hiked through a kloof before?
Kontext: „geography“
(noun) kloof can also refer to a geographical feature that represents a gorge or ravine in certain regions, especially in South Africa. It is a place where the land has been cut through over time by water, creating a dramatic slope.
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The kloof was filled with colorful flowers and birds singing.
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The beach does not have any kloofs; it's all flat sand.
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What animals might you see in a kloof?
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