English Explanatory Dictionary

thalweg

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel, and thus the line of fastest flow or deepest water along a river’s course.

Pronunciation

/ˈtaːlvɛç/ /ˈtɑːlvɛɡ/ /ˈθɑːlwɛɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-thalweg.wav /ˈtɑl.vɛɡ/

Word forms

thalweg thalwege thalwegs talweg

Etymology

Borrowed from 19th century German Thalweg, from Thal (“valley”) + Weg (“way, course”).

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