No. 9,813 in Russian
яр
"Yar" (яр) in Russian means "ravine" or "steep riverbank."
In a sentence
В лесу на склоне был глубокий яр.
In the forest on the slope there was a deep ravine.
Here, 'яр' refers to a geographical feature, specifically a ravine or steep valley.
Старинный мост пересекал узкий яр.
An old bridge crossed the narrow ravine.
'Яр' in this sentence is used to describe a feature of the landscape that necessitates a crossing, emphasizing its presence in the context of infrastructure.
После дождя вода стекала к подножию яра.
After the rain, water flowed to the foot of the ravine.
This use of 'яр' shows its characteristic of collecting rainfall, highlighting its role in the ecosystem or natural surroundings.
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