glottid

/ˈɡlɒtɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small valley or depression between mountains, especially in a range of hills or mountains.

“The hikers had to navigate through the difficult terrain of the glottid to reach the summit.”

2. noun

A small cleft or division, especially in a rock or mountain.

“The climbers used their ropes to traverse the narrow glottid in the cliff face.”

Synonyms

  • cleft
  • valley

Antonyms

  • peak
  • ridge