canyon

A deep, narrow valley with steep rock walls, often formed by a river.

• A river runs through the canyon.
• We hiked along the canyon rim.
• The bridge crosses two narrow canyons.

Similar words: gorge

Common phrases: deep canyon, canyon walls, canyon rim

To flow through or into a deep valley with steep rock walls.

• The water canyons through the gorge.
• The stream canyoned between steep rock walls.
• After the storm, muddy water canyoned into the valley.

How to use it: canyon through something (The stream canyons through the rocky valley.); canyon into something (The water canyons into a deep gorge.)

Common phrases: canyon through rock, canyon into something