noun A steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain, sometimes containing a lake
In environmental science, 'cwm' is used to discuss glacial erosion and landform formation.
In linguistics, 'cwm' may be used as an example of a word with no vowels.
In geology, 'cwm' is used to describe a cirque or amphitheater-like landform.
In geography, 'cwm' refers to a bowl-shaped valley carved out by glacial activity.
In mountaineering, 'cwm' is often used to describe a glacial basin or hollow on a mountain.
In the field of literature, 'cwm' may be used to describe a circular basin or bowl-shaped depression, often found in mountainous regions.
Geologists may use 'cwm' to refer to a specific type of glacial landform characterized by a steep-walled, bowl-shaped hollow on a mountain.
Meteorologists may use 'cwm' to describe a specific type of cloud formation that resembles a bowl or basin shape.
Cartographers may use 'cwm' to label and depict these unique landforms on maps and topographic charts.
Outdoor educators may teach about cwm formations as part of lessons on mountain geography and glacial processes.