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cluse

[klüz]
(geology)
A narrow gorge, trench, or water gap with steep sides that cuts transversely through an otherwise continuous ridge.
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Her life, lived as a half re- cluse, gave rise to all sorts of stories concerning her.
Production supply will start gradually from 2013 at Kongsberg Automotive's plants in Cluses in France, Gurgaon in India and Wuxi in China.
Yesterday's stage, a 176.5kilometre run from Cluses to Bourg-en-Bresse, was the final chance for several riders to make their move ahead of a time trial today and the famous journey into Paris on tomorrow's final day.
DARIO FRIGO may have been the happiest man in Cluses last night after claiming the 17th stage of the Tour de France, but Santiago Botero will not be far behind.
DARIO Frigo was the happiest man in Cluses last night after claiming the 17th stage of the Tour de France, but Santiago Botero was not far behind.
Selecting a winner for today's stage from Cluses to Bourg-en-Bresse involves a simple three-point plan.
On Thursday, over 142 kilometres between Aime and Cluses, the bunch will take in four more climbs, including three first category passes.
Production will take place in Cluses, France and Mullsjo, Sweden.
But despite his confidence, the archfavourite to win a fourth Tour de France victory at the end of the week said he mostly feared Friday's 18th stage from Cluses to Bourg-enBresse, which despite leaving the Alps to return to the valleys, includes seven more climbs.
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