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tarn

/tɑːn/

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noun

/tɑːn/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое горное озеро, особенно образовавшееся в каре в результате ледниковой эрозии.

A noun referring to a small mountain lake, especially one formed in a cirque by glacial erosion.

  1. Mountain lakeC1formalbritish

    A small, deep lake found in a mountainous region, often formed by glacial activity.

    ruГорное озеро

    • The hikers stopped to admire the crystal-clear tarn nestled between the peaks.
    • Glacial tarns are common in the Lake District of England.
    • The water in the tarn was icy cold even in summer.
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