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Cluse

A cluse is a narrow mountain pass or gorge. Notable passes that have this as an element of their name in French are the Cluse de Pontarlier, Cluse de Gex, Cluse de Voreppe, and the Cluse des Hôpitaux in France.

Similar geographical features in the United States include the Cumberland Gap and the Columbia Gorge.

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Usage examples of "cluse".

George Cluse says, “He was a welcome guest in every house in the neighbourhood.

Her life, lived as a half recluse, gave rise to all sorts of stories concerning her.

Two other young women, her cluse lends by the way they stood, commiserated with her.