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Steenbras

Steenbras

9.9
A river, dam and power station near Gordon's Bay in South Africa
  • proper noun
: Steenbras
  • The city of Cape Town relies on water from the Steenbras dam during dry seasons.

Examples

  • The Steenbras hydroelectric scheme plays a key role in the region's power supply.

  • Tourists often visit the Steenbras River for its scenic beauty and hiking trails.

  • The Steenbras River flows through beautiful landscapes.

  • Have you visited the Steenbras Dam yet?

  • The city of Cape Town relies on water from the Steenbras dam during dry seasons.

  • Tourists often visit the Steenbras River for its scenic beauty and hiking trails.

  • The Steenbras hydroelectric scheme plays a key role in the region's power supply.

Surface Forms

Steenbras main

Etymology

The name Steenbras comes from Afrikaans/Dutch, where steen means 'stone'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a 'stony river', which fits the river, dam, and hydroelectric scheme near Gordon's Bay in the Western Cape.