What is another word for arête?
Pronunciation: [ˈɑːɹ ˌe͡ɪtˈɪldə ˈe͡ɪ tˈiː ˈiː] (IPA) 
Arête is a French word that refers to an extremely sharp and narrow ridge of a mountain, typically formed when two glaciers erode parallel U-shaped valleys. There are a number of different synonyms for the word arête that can be used to describe similar geological features. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for arête include crest, ridge, spine, and peak. Other more specialized synonyms may include the word pinnacles, which refers to narrow, pointed peaks, or col, which describes a low point between two arêtes. Each of these words can be used to describe different aspects of the same physical feature, depending on the specific context.
