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rocky mountains

Rocky Mountains
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈrɒk i ˈmaʊn.tənz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /ˈrɒk i ˈmaʊn.tənz/

Definitions of rocky mountains words

  • noun plural rocky mountains mountain range in USA and Canada 1
  • noun plural rocky mountains the chief mountain system of W North America, extending from British Columbia to New Mexico: forms the Continental Divide. Highest peak: Mount Elbert, 4399 m (14 431 ft). Mount McKinley (6194 m (20 320 ft)), in the Alaska Range, is not strictly part of the Rocky Mountains 0
  • noun rocky mountains mountain system in W North America, extending from central N.Mex. to N Alas.: over 3,000 mi (4,828 km) long; highest peak, Mt. McKinley 0
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rocky mountains popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for rocky mountains

noun rocky mountains

  • andes — a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13 000 ft). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6960 m (22 835 ft)
  • cordillera — a series of parallel ranges of mountains, esp in the northwestern US
  • cordilleras — mountain system of W North America, including all mountains between the E Rockies & the Pacific coast
  • himalayas — the, a mountain range extending about 1500 miles (2400 km) along the border between India and Tibet. Highest peak, Mt. Everest, 29,028 feet (8848 meters).
  • massif — a compact portion of a mountain range, containing one or more summits.
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