Dalles

//dælz// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The rapids in a deep, narrow stream confined between the rock walls of a canyon or gorge. plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    A steep-sided part of a stream channel, near the dalles proper, marked by clefts, ravines, or gorges. plural, plural-only

Synonyms

All synonyms
canyon

Etymology

From the French dalle.

Related phrases

The Dallescounty seatwasco county

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