side canyons

collocation in English

meaningsofsideandcanyon

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side
noun
uk
/saɪd/us
/saɪd/
a flat outer surface of an object, especially one that is not the top, the bottom, the front, or ...
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canyon
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkæn.jən/us
/ˈkæn.jən/
a large valley with very steep sides and usually a river flowing along ...
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(Definition ofsideandcanyonfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Numerous side canyons also feed the main river, accounting for the large size of the basin.
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The majority of the 5000 petroglyphs are in the main canyon, but there are a number in the many side canyons.
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Most of the remaining wild lands are now found in the side canyons.
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The result is deeper and longer tributary washes and canyons on the north side and shorter and steeper side canyons on the south side.
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The character of the sandstone layers is such that a number of year-round springs may be found in the recesses of the side canyons.
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These hills are dissected by many steep and short side canyons.
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The cliffs, some over 100 feet (30 m) high, and side canyons are closed to the public to protect sensitive ecological features.
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Waterfalls are found in many side canyons as streams descend into the valley.
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Canyons vary in length from several miles to twelve miles in length and may contain interesting side canyons.
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