Fjord-like

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of fjordlike. alt-of, alternative

    "The construction of a railway along Howe Sound promised to be an expensive and hazardous undertaking, in view of the mountainous terrain on this fjord-like coast."

Example

More examples

"The construction of a railway along Howe Sound promised to be an expensive and hazardous undertaking, in view of the mountainous terrain on this fjord-like coast."

Etymology

From fjord + -like.

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