noun
- Plural of heuch; steep cliffs or ravines, especially in Scotland.
Usage: Scottish English; chiefly used in place names and regional descriptions
Examples
- The heuchs along the Scottish coast are dramatic and dangerous.
- Hikers must be careful near the heuchs during winter weather.
- The valley was formed by ancient heuchs carved into the landscape.
- Local legends spoke of hidden caves within the heuchs.