cumberland gap

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Noun cumberland gap has 1 sense

Cumberland Gap - a pass through the Cumberland Mountains between Virginia and Kentucky that early settlers used in order to move west
--₁ is a kind of pass, mountain pass, notch
--₁ is a part of Cumberland Mountains, Cumberland Plateau

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Cumberland Gap

Description:

The Cumberland Gap is a historic mountain pass located in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern North America. It is situated at the junction of Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A geographical landmark or mountain pass in the Appalachian Mountains.

2. An important historical route for early settlers in the United States.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The Cumberland Gap was a crucial route for early pioneers traveling westward.

2. The Appalachian Trail passes through the Cumberland Gap.

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