Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

cavidades y cornisas del acantilado

English translation:

cliff recesses and ledges

Added to glossary by Claudia Luque Bedregal
Feb 5, 2007 19:05
17 yrs ago
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Spanish term

cavidades y cornisas del acantilado

Spanish to English Other Archaeology descripción de estructuras (guía turística)
El conjunto de tumbas descubierto en el año xxx está ubicado sobre las cavidades y cornisas del acantilado, utilizando también las fallas geológicas en los farallones rocosos.

Are they talking about the cliff's openings and ledges?...

Thanks!

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cliff recesses and ledges

ledges in the sense of "overhanging rocks" as opposed to recesses.
Hope this helps.


Peregrine Watch at Wick Quarry
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7 ~ Montezuma Castle National Monument is the site of early 12th Century cliff dwellings of great proportions: 5 and 6 stories high, 20 to 45 rooms, set in cliff recesses a hundred feet above the valley floor.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks Luis! I think this is what the author/client meant"
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cliffs' hollows and cornices

literal, but it is what it is

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Note added at 1 day4 hrs (2007-02-06 23:21:58 GMT)
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Cornice (climbing)
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This article is about the snow formation. For the architectural use, see cornice.

The summit of San Jacinto Peak covered by a cornice formed by wind-blown snow.
The summit of San Jacinto Peak covered by a cornice formed by wind-blown snow.

In climbing, a cornice is an overhanging edge of snow on a ridge or the crest of a mountain which are built up by drifting snow. Cornices are extremely dangerous and should never be walked on or under without adequate protection, or if other options are either not available or are more hazardous.

[edit] See also

* List of climbing topics
* Corniche

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Note from asker:
Thanks Patricia. I agree with the hollows part, but all the references I've gotten for cornices are regarding buildings and structures but nothing regarding to cliffs.
Thanks again Patricia. I've learned new things thanks to you. Have a nice weekend!
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