water-gap

A man is forced to ask himself, as he is borne down the swift water-gap of crisis, toward the razor knifing across his path, CAN I SURVIVE THE

Oberheim (Voices) Christopher Leadem

This gate was therefore not only a passage-way, but also the water-gap or channel through which the _mesilla_ was finally drained into the bottoms of the Arroyo de Pecos.

Historical Introduction to Studies Among the Sedentary Indians of New Mexico; Report on the Ruins of the Pueblo of Pecos Papers Of The Archæological Institute Of America, American Series, Vol. I Adolphus Bandelier

"Looking at it as we do from the side, it more resembles a water-gap than a cañon; at least, the shoulder of the nearest ridge appears to slope away at about 45o."

Head Hunters of the Amazon: Seven Years of Exploration and Adventure 1923

In crossing a water-gap over Stoner Creek, I slipped and fell into the water and got pretty well soaked.

"Morgan's men" : a narrative of personal experiences, 1919

The old sawmill on Headlong Creek at the water-gap of Chilhowee Mountain was silent and still one day, its habit of industry suggested only in the ample expanse of sawdust spread thickly over a level open space in the woods hard by, to serve as footing for the "bran dance" that had been so long heralded and that was destined to end so strangely.

Una Of The Hill Country 1911 Mary Noailles Murfree 1886

Miller, thou art my neighbour; and therein charity holds my hands; but me - thinks yon, having a water-gap of your own, you may do as other millers do, grind your grift at home, knock your coggs into your own mill; you ihall not coggwith her.

A Select Collection of Old Plays 1780