01 n. The space inclosed between ranges of hills or mountains; the strip of land at the bottom of the depressions intersecting a country, includi…
pl.
Valleys ((#))
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1.
The space inclosed between ranges of hills or mountains; the strip of land at the bottom of the depressions intersecting a country, including usually the bed of a stream, with frequently broad alluvial plains on one or both sides of the stream. Also used figuratively.“The valley of the shadow of death.” — Ps. xxiii. 4.“Sweet interchange Of hill and valley, rivers, woods, and plains.” — Milton.
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2.
The place of meeting of two slopes of a roof, which have their plates running in different directions, and form on the plan a reentrant angle.(Arch.)
Phrases & compounds
Valley board —
a board for the reception of the lead gutter in the valley of a roof. The valley board and lead gutter are not usual in the United States.
Valley rafter —
the rafter which supports the valley.