Meaning
ridge, crest
- the line or narrow crest along the top of a mountain range or hill
In a sentence
Abbiamo camminato lungo il crinale godendoci una vista spettacolare sulla valle.
We walked along the ridge enjoying a spectacular view over the valley.
Il forte vento sul crinale rendeva pericoloso il proseguimento dell'escursione.
The strong wind on the ridge made continuing the hike dangerous.
Riuscite a scorgere il rifugio appena sotto il crinale?
Can you make out the mountain hut just below the ridge?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| crinale | masculine · singular |
| crinali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used in hiking and geographical contexts; near-synonym of 'cresta' (crest).