Valley vs. Glen

Valley vs. Glen — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Valley and Glen

Valleynoun

An elongated depression between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.

Glennoun

A secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a dale; a depression between hills.

Valleynoun

The area which drains into a river.

Glennoun

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

Valleynoun

Any structure resembling one, e.g., the meeting point of two pitched roofs.

Valleynoun

The internal angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

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Valleynoun

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river