All cordillera synonyms
cor·dil·le·ra
C c noun cordillera
- sierra — a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.
- chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
- range — the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles.
- alps — a mountain range in S central Europe, extending over 1000 km (650 miles) from the Mediterranean coast of France and NW Italy through Switzerland, N Italy, and Austria to Slovenia. Highest peak: Mont Blanc, 4807 m (15 771 ft)
- andes — a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13 000 ft). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6960 m (22 835 ft)
- himalayas — the, a mountain range extending about 1500 miles (2400 km) along the border between India and Tibet. Highest peak, Mt. Everest, 29,028 feet (8848 meters).
- rockies — Rocky Mountains.
- rocky mountains — mountain range in USA and Canada
- massif — a compact portion of a mountain range, containing one or more summits.