angusticlave

/æŋˌɡuːs.tɪˈkleɪv/

Definitions

1. noun

a narrow pass or strait, especially in a mountain range, often difficult to traverse

“The hikers had to navigate through the treacherous angusticlave to reach the summit.”

2. verb

to force one’s way through or navigate a narrow or difficult pass

“The team had to angusticlave their way through the dense jungle to reach the lost city.”

Synonyms

  • defile
  • gorge
  • narrow pass
  • strait

Antonyms

  • broad expanse
  • open plain