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Meaning of bluffs
The primary meaning of the word "bluffs" refers to a steep slope or bank, especially one formed by the action of water or erosion.
Etymology of bluffs
The word "bluffs" originates from the Dutch word "bluf" meaning flat or broad, which was later adopted into English in the 17th century to describe a type of geological formation
Historically, the term was used to describe a type of riverbank or coastline, and over time its meaning expanded to include other types of steep slopes or banks
Synonyms
Definitions
- A steep slope or bank, especially one formed by the action of water or erosion
- * A false or misleading statement, especially one intended to deceive or intimidate
Usage Examples
- The hikers had to navigate the steep bluffs to reach the top of the mountain
- * The company's financial reports were just a bluff to hide their true losses
Antonyms
valleys
basins
depressions
lowlands
plains
flatlands
gentle slopes
gradual inclines
soft gradients
even terrains
level grounds
plateaus
tablelands
mesas
buttes
monadnocks