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Berggrat

mountain ridge, arête

noun BERK-graht Rare

Usage Note

Berggrat is a narrow, sharp-crested ridge connecting mountain peaks. Walking a Berggrat demands sure-footedness as the path drops steeply on both sides; distinguished from the broader Bergrücken by its sharpness.

Examples

"Der schmale Berggrat bot atemberaubende Ausblicke auf beide Täler."

Natural Translation

The narrow mountain ridge offered breathtaking views into both valleys.

Literal Translation

The narrow mountain ridge offered breathtaking outlooks on both valleys.

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