The difference between Dell and Valley

When used as nouns, dell means a valley, especially in the form of a natural hollow, small and deep, whereas valley means an elongated depression between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.


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  1. Dell as a noun:

    A valley, especially in the form of a natural hollow, small and deep.

  1. Dell as a noun (obsolete):

    A young woman; a wench.

  1. Valley as a noun:

    An elongated depression between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.

  2. Valley as a noun:

    The area which drains into a river.

  3. Valley as a noun:

    Any structure resembling one, e.g., the meeting point of two pitched roofs.

  4. Valley as a noun:

    The internal angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

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