corbett

/ˈkɔrbɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually wooded hill or ridge, especially one of a chain of hills.

“The hikers climbed up to the corbett to enjoy the panoramic view.”

2. proper noun

A surname of English origin, also a place name, especially in England and India.

“Corbett is a common surname in the United Kingdom.”

3. verb

Past tense of ‘corb’, to cover or enclose with a corb.

“The corbetted the fruit tree to protect it from birds.”

Synonyms

  • hill
  • ridge
  • slope

Antonyms

  • basin
  • valley