ghaut

Meanings

• noun

  A type of steep slope or cliff, often found near a water body.

  - "Ghauts are common in hilly areas and provide a scenic beauty."
  - "The monsoon rains have eroded the ghauts, making them more dangerous."

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Variants

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ghast

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit word 'ghat', meaning 'slope' or 'stage'.

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Trivia

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1. Ghauts are often used as landmarks in hilly areas and are important for navigation.

2. The word 'ghaut' is also used in geology to refer to a step-like feature on the side of a valley or canyon.

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1. Ghat: A series of steps leading down to a body of water, often found in India and Nepal.

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Culture

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In Hindu mythology, ghauts are considered sacred places and are often used as bathing ghats.

How to Memorize "ghaut"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a steep slope or cliff near a water body to remember the meaning of ghaut.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ghaut' with the image of a cliff or slope near a body of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ghauts are steep slopes, like cliffs, near water' to remember the meaning.

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