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dell
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noun
pl: dells
vale
1.
a small valley, typically among trees
The children played in the dell behind the farm.
As crianças brincavam no vale atrás da fazenda.
2.
a hollow or dip in the landscape
We found a quiet dell perfect for a picnic.
Encontramos um vale tranquilo perfeito para um piquenique.
Synonyms
valley
hollow
dale
glen
ravine
Antonyms
peak
summit
hilltop
ridge
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
vale
standard term for a small valley
Portugal
vale
standard term, though less commonly used than in English contexts
General
depressão do terreno
more formal or technical alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the dell - numa zona arborizada/isolada
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