Denivelation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Denivelation is a noun meaning (hiking, cycling, trail running) the difference in level between the highest and lowest part of the track, regardless of starting or ending point.
Meaning
(hiking, cycling, trail running) the difference in level between the highest and lowest part of the track, regardless of starting or ending point.
More Meanings
- (caving) the difference in level (depth) between two parts of a cave system, usually the highest and lowest known point. depth is the distance between the cave entrance and the lowest known point reached. denivelation is less than or equal to depth
Word Forms
- denivelations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include depthe, depths, depth, delving, deep dive, denehole.
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