What is another word for corbett?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔːbɪt] (IPA)

Corbett, a term that usually refers to a Scottish mountain between 2,500-3,000 feet height range, has synonymous words that are commonly used in mountain climbing. These include Munro, which is a Scottish mountain with a height of over 3,000 feet, Hewitt, which is a hill greater than 2,000 feet located in England, Nuttall, which is a mountain in England and Wales exceeding 2,000 feet, and Deweys, which are mountains in England and Wales with a minimum height of 500 meters. While many climbers prefer to have their own specific terms, the application of these synonyms will allow for easier and more accurate communication of mountain peaks during expeditions.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      Marinos.

What are the hypernyms for Corbett?

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Usage examples for Corbett

Henry Eccles, who lived about the end of the seventeenth century, went to France, where he became a member of the king's band, and William corbett, who went to Italy to study the violin in 1710, was a player of much ability; but one of the most eminent of English violinists was Matthew Dubourg, born 1703, who played at a concert when he was so small that he was placed on a stool in order that he might be seen.
"Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday"
Henry C. Lahee
"That," says he, "is corbett, the young fellow who shot Wilkes Booth through the crevices of the old barn in which he had taken shelter."
"Phemie Frost's Experiences"
Ann S. Stephens
I remember telling with some gusto of my first newspaper interview-one with "Bob" Fitzsimmons, then the Old Man of the ring, and "Gentleman" Jim corbett, who was Jeffries' trainer at Reno.
"The Log of a Noncombatant"
Horace Green

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