cliff dwellings

collocation in English

meaningsofcliffanddwelling

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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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dwelling
noun[C]
uk
/ˈdwel.ɪŋ/us
/ˈdwel.ɪŋ/
a house or place to ...
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(Definition ofcliffanddwellingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Moving in from dispersed farmsteads into community centers at pueblos canyon heads or cliff dwellings on canyon shelves.
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Although there is no water source on the butte, there are ruins of small cliff dwellings in the higher regions of the butte.
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The cliff dwellings held about 740 rooms and ruins at the base of the cliff that likely held additional dwellings.
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When she returns to the cliff dwellings, she finds them in ruins.
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The cliff dwellings were built under south-facing overhangs for shelter and winter sun.
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There are cliff dwellings scattered throughout the southwest.
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Pueblitos take the form of multi-storied towers, fort-like enclosures, and cliff dwellings.
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Pithouses are found in isolated rural settings, in conjunction with above ground dwellings and adjacent to the large multi-room cliff dwellings characteristic of the region.
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He rode broncos, branded calves, and investigated cliff dwellings, trading his prints and watercolors to pay his way.
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Here in great recesses in the canyon walls are found the ruins of ancient cliff dwellings.
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Moving into community centers at pueblos canyon heads or cliff dwellings on canyon shelves.
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They lived in a range of structures, including pit houses, pueblos, and cliff dwellings designed so that they could lift entry ladders during enemy attacks, which provided security.
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