Phrase guide

glacial trough

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A valley that resembles the letter U, that is formed by the process of glaciation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: geography, geology, geomorphology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: trough valley, U-shaped valley, U-valley

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: obi — Translations
  • Catalan: comalada — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 冰川谷 — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 冰河谷 — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: U型山谷 — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: U形谷 — Translations