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cwm Definition

cwm (ko̵̅o̅m)

noun

Geol. cirque

Etymology: Welsh cwmm, coomb

cwm Usage Examples

Converse of object

glaciate: We traverse around the base of the north west ridge into a glaciated cwm.

Adjective modifier

  • steep: There should be a steep cwm below and just off to your north, if so you are at point 30.
  • Western: From Camp 1 the route enters the Western Cwm which is a relatively flat glacial valley.

Modifies a noun

colliery: Left: Cwm Colliery picture in 1977 Cwm coke works opened in 1958.

Noun used with modifier

y: Rydw i'n edrych dros y cwm ar hyn o bryd.

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