col
/kɒl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cols
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A dip on a mountain ridge between two peaks.
Noun
Examples
We spent half an hour on the summit before returning to our camp, where we stuffed the frozen tent and all the gear into our packs and started the long descent of the southwest ridge to rejoin Harish and others who were still encamped on the col at the foot of it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A pressure region between two anticyclones and two low-pressure regions.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “col” mean?
A dip on a mountain ridge between two peaks.
Is “col” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.