Valley

Valley

In geology, a valley or dale is a depression with predominant extent in one direction. A very deep river valley may be called a canyon or gorge.

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Famous quotes containing the word valley:

    ““Over the mountains
    Of the moon,
    Down the valley of the shadow,
    Ride, boldly ride,”
    The shade replied,—
    “If you seek for Eldorado!””
    —Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849)

    “In a valley late bees with whining gold
    Thread summer to the loose ends of sleep....”
    —Allen Tate (1899–1979)

    “Down in the valley,
    Valley so low,
    Hang your head over,
    Hear the train blow.”
    —Unknown. Down in the Valley (l. 1–4)