What is the meaning of the word Gorges?
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What is the meaning of the word Gorges?
Definition of gorge (Entry 1 of 3) 1 : a narrow passage through land especially : a narrow steep-walled canyon or part of a canyon. 2 : throat —often used with rise to indicate revulsion accompanied by a sensation of constriction My gorge rises at the sight of blood. 3a : a hawk’s crop.
What is the Kannada meaning of gorges?
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself.
What is the meaning of gorges in Gujarati?
a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) Synonyms : defile.
Does gorge mean to eat?
to stuff with food (usually used reflexively or passively): He gorged himself. They were gorged. to swallow, especially greedily. to choke up (usually used passively).
Where are gorges located?
Where Can a Gorge Be Found? Gorges can be found in mountainous regions where there was glacier activity. They can also be found near desert plateaus where a river has cut a channel into the land.
What is a gorge Class 9?
A gorge is a narrow valley between hills or mountains with a stream of a river running through it. Gorges commonly have steep rocky walls.
What is the meaning overindulge?
Definition of overindulge : to indulge (someone, or something) too much: such as. a transitive : to be too permissive with (someone) They overindulged their grandchildren. : to allow (oneself or another person) to have or do something to excess For years he had overindulged himself in food, drink, and finally worry.—
How are gorges useful?
Engineers have purposely flooded gorges in order to create waterways and dams. These dams generate hydroelectricity, or electricity powered by water. The Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River in China is probably the most famous example of such a project.
How deep is a gorge?
Being one of the deepest canyons in Colorado, it is also known as the Grand Canyon of the Arkansas (River), with a maximum depth of 1,250 ft (380 m)….
Royal Gorge | |
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Royal Gorge near Cañon City | |
Length | 6 miles (9.7 km) |
Width | 50 feet (15 m) (base) 300 feet (91 m) (top) |
Depth | 1,250 feet (380 m) |
What is a gorge Class 11?
What is a gorge Class 7?
Answer: A gorge is an I-shaped, narrow and deep valley formed by a river when it erodes the rocks vertically.