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cairns

Pronunciación: [kɛərnz]

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Cómo usar cairns en una oración: 2 significados y 6 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «geography»

(noun) a cairn is a pile of stones that is built as a marker or memorial. It's often used to mark a path on a hiking trail or to remember someone who has passed away.

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The hikers found a beautiful cairn at the top of the mountain, marking the trail.

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There were no cairns along the path, so the hikers got lost.

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Have you ever seen a cairn when you were out hiking?

Contexto: «cultural artifact»

(noun) cairns can also refer to historical stone structures that are built to honor or remember people in some cultures. They are important in understanding the history of certain areas.

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The archaeologist studied ancient cairns to learn about the culture of the region.

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The recent construction made it hard to see the historical cairn that once told a story.

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What do you think was the purpose of the old cairn we found in the field?

Cómo se pronuncia cairns

Pronunciación: [kɛərnz]

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