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col 1. Geography the lowest point of a ridge connecting two mountain peaks, often constituting a pass 2. Meteorol a pressure region between two anticyclones and two depressions, associated with variable weather col [käl] (geology) A high, sharp-edged pass occurring in a mountain ridge, usually produced by the headward erosion of opposing cirques. (meteorology) The point of intersection of a trough and a ridge in the pressure pattern of a weather map; it is the point of relatively lowest pressure between two highs and the point of relatively highest pressure between two lows. Also known as neutral point; saddle point. Col (astronomy) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One night in June, 1859, two citizens of Frankfort, Col. The last inhabitant of these woods before me was an Irishman, Hugh Quoil (if I have spelt his name with coil enough), who occupied Wyman's tenement -- Col. When, as happened once or twice I caught her at an elegant little wash-tub rubbing hard on white col lars, baby's socks, and Hermann's summer neck ties, she would blush in girlish confusion, and rais ing her wet hands greet me from afar with many friendly nods. |
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