defiles
Pronunciation: [dɪˈfaɪlz]
Word
Context: "geography"
(noun) a defile is a narrow passage or gorge between mountains or cliffs. It's like a small path you can walk through, surrounded by tall rocks or hills.
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The hikers enjoyed walking through the beautiful defile, with cliffs rising on either side.
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There was no defile to walk through; instead, they faced open fields and wide valleys.
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Have you ever visited a defile in the mountains?
Context: "to spoil"
(verb) to defile means to make something dirty or unclean. It’s like when you get mud on your shoes, and they no longer look nice and clean.
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They worked hard to protect the park and prevent litter from defiling its beauty.
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Leaving trash behind will only defile the lovely beach we all enjoy.
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How can we stop people from defiling our environment?
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