bryn

/braɪn/ or /brɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A hill or small mountain, especially in Wales.

“The village was built on top of a bryn overlooking the valley.”

2. noun

In British railway signalling, a type of signal or indicator, especially one that uses lights to show the status of a railway line.

“The driver relied on the bryn to determine whether the track was clear.”

Synonyms

  • hill
  • knoll
  • mountain

Antonyms

  • lowland
  • plain
  • valley