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dalles
1[ dalz ]
plural noun
- the rapids of a river running between the walls of a canyon or gorge.
Dalles
2[ dalz ]
noun
- The, a city in N Oregon.
dalles
/ dælz; ˈdæləs /
plural noun
- a stretch of a river between high rock walls, with rapids and dangerous currents
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dalles1
from Canadian French, from French (Normandy dialect): sink; compare dale
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Example Sentences
We started from the Dalles October 30, under conditions that were not conducive to success.
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In Oregon he was for a time engaged in business on his own account, conducting a harness and saddlery establishment at The Dalles.
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Somewhat heartened by this reunion, they continued their journey and at length reached The Dalles.
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Eight miles brought us to the Dalles of Platte, where the river bursts through a mountain spur.
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The distance was thirty-five miles to the Dalles, at which place they arrived about the 13th, or 14th of October.
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