towering cliff

collocation in English

meaningsoftoweringandcliff

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towering
adjective
uk
/ˈtaʊə.rɪŋ/us
/ˈtaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/
literary
very high and making people ...
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cliff
noun[C]
uk
/klɪf/us
/klɪf/
a high area of rock with a very steep side, often on ...
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(Definition oftoweringandclifffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Water plunges over the top of atoweringcliffat a rate of per second.
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Towering cliffs mark both sides of the rapid.
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The city has been visited for its old colonial landmarks, offshore mangroves and coral reefs, and its towering cliffs and beach.
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The total trip takes approximately 15 hours and passes through towns, as well as the towering cliffs of the canyons.
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Towering cliffs along the bay have been home to peregrine falcons.
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Rugged mountains, steep cliffs overlooking breathtaking sceneries, rouged paths, deep canyons and towering cliffs present an enigmatic challenge.
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Now it had towering cliffs surrounding a fortified harbor.
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The coast is predominantly white, sandy beaches, on which the town itself is situated, as well as towering cliffs to the south.
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Remote and towering cliffs and icefields challenge hikers and climbers.
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Just as being wrecked appeared unavoidable, a small opening appeared, so the anchors were cut away and the ship steered through two towering cliffs into a fine natural harbour.
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The lake is noted for its towering cliffs and unusual green-black sand beaches composed of the fine particles of a dark green mineral known as pyroxene.
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