Definitions

1. verb

to form a valley or a depression, especially in the surface of the earth

“The river vallated the landscape, creating a beautiful valley.”

2. verb

to divide or separate something into valleys or depressions

“The tectonic plates vallated the terrain, creating a unique geological feature.”

3. noun

a valley or a depression in the surface of the earth

“The vallate was formed by the river’s constant flow of water.”

4. noun

a groove or a depression on the surface of a tooth, especially in the gum

“The dentist examined the vallate on the patient’s tooth.”