The difference between Canyon and Dalles

When used as nouns, canyon means a valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river, whereas dalles means the rapids in a deep, narrow stream confined between the rock walls of a canyon or gorge.


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  1. Canyon as a noun:

    A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

  1. Dalles as a noun (pluralonly):

    The rapids in a deep, narrow stream confined between the rock walls of a canyon or gorge.

  2. Dalles as a noun (pluralonly):

    A steep-sided part of a stream channel, near the dalles proper, marked by clefts, ravines, or gorges.

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