A`rete´
| n. | 1. | (Geog.) An acute and rugged crest of a mountain range or a subsidiary ridge between two mountain gorges. |
arête ( -r t ) A sharp, narrow ridge or spur commonly found above the snow line in mountainous areas that have been sculpted by glaciers. Arêtes form as the result of the continued backward erosion of adjoining cirques. |
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