Steep wooded valley.
Chine
CHINE
tʃaɪn
Noun
Example Sentences
"Walk down the chine to the beach."
"Blackgang Chine on the Island."
Etymology & History
Isle of Wight term for a deep, narrow ravine or gorge, especially one leading to the sea. From Old English cinu (fissure, crack). Geological feature name.
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Isle of Wight
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