/kɒl/ /kɔl/ /koʊl/ (kohl, kōl)

Definitions

1. noun

a long, narrow tube or pipe, especially one for carrying water or sewage

“The hikers followed the winding col to reach the mountain summit.”

2. noun

a narrow, winding pass between mountains, often difficult to traverse

“The treacherous col in the Himalayas made climbing a challenging experience.”

3. noun

a collection of articles or columns in a newspaper or magazine, typically published regularly

“The editor-in-chief was responsible for overseeing the weekly col in the local newspaper.”

4. verb

to collect or gather something, especially in a specific area or period

“The researchers col the data from various sources to analyze the trends.”