lynchet

/ˈlɪŋkɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A long, narrow strip of land or soil that has been formed by the erosion of a hill or other high point, typically by the action of a stream or river.

“The lynchets that lined the valley were a testament to the region’s complex geological history.”

Synonyms

  • esker
  • ridge
  • terrace

Antonyms

  • basin
  • valley