couloir
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A steep narrow channel on a mountain used for climbing or skiing
- noun
- /kuˈlɔr/
- Specialized
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couloir
- After a long climb, we finally reached the narrow couloir that led to the summit.
- ski the couloir
- steep couloir
- narrow couloir
Examples
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Le couloir !
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Two fresh Sherpas forcing by Korean leader reach Korean, just top section of the couloir.
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Toilettes au bout du couloir.
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Amenez ces clients dans le couloir.
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The steep slope opened into a narrow couloir that offered an exhilarating descent for experienced skiers.
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Skiers often seek out the couloir for its challenging terrain and breathtaking views.
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Etymology
Couloir comes from the French word couloir, which means 'corridor' or 'passage'. So a mountain couloir is like a steep, narrow 'corridor' of rock or snow that climbers and skiers use.