priepas
Priepas is a term primarily used in certain Slavic languages to describe a deep gorge or ravine. The word's etymology is rooted in the Proto-Slavic word for "opening" or "gap," reflecting the geological formation it denotes. These formations are typically carved by the erosive action of rivers or glaciers over extensive periods, resulting in steep, often sheer cliffs on either side of a considerable depth.
Priepas can be found in various mountainous and hilly regions where such geological processes have occurred.