mountain range

nounfemininetécnico/kuɾ.di.ˈʎɐj.ɾɐ/medium

cor·di·lhei·ra

Definition

A long, extensive chain of mountains or hills in a line.

The Andes mountain range is the longest in the world.

The journey crossed an impressive mountain range.

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Common collocations

mountain range crossingAndes mountain rangerugged mountain range

Do espanhol 'cordillera', diminutivo de 'cuerda' (corda), por analogia com uma corda estendida.