What does KAMES mean?

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Kames is a noun.

Definitions

Kames refer to a type of irregularly shaped hill or mound of sand and gravel that is formed by glacial meltwater deposits.

Pronunciations

US: /keɪmz/

UK: /keɪmz/

Origin and Usage

The word "kames" originated from the Scottish Gaelic word "camus" which means "crooked" or "bent". Kames are formed by the deposition of sand and gravel carried by glacial meltwater. They are typically found in areas that were covered by glaciers during the last ice age. Kames are often used in geological and glaciological studies to understand glacial history and processes.

Synonyms

There are no commonly used synonyms for "kames".

Related Words

• makes
• smake
• takes
• wakes
• rakes

Example Sentences

• The geologists studied the kames to understand the glacial history of the region.
• The hikers climbed up the kames to get a better view of the surrounding landscape.