1. A steep cliff or ravine, especially in Scotland or Northern England.
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English; also spelled 'heugh'

Examples

• The hikers carefully navigated the narrow path along the heuch.
• From the top of the heuch, we could see the valley stretching below.
• The old castle was built on a high heuch overlooking the river.
• Local legend says a ghost haunts the dark heuch near the village.
• The heuch was too dangerous to climb without proper equipment.