Pennines

/ ˈpɛnaɪnz /

plural noun

1. a system of hills in England, extending from the Cheviot Hills in the north to the River Trent in the south: forms the watershed for the main rivers of N England. Highest peak: Cross Fell, 893 m (2930 ft) Also calledthe Pennine Chain

Example Sentences

Up to 100mm of rain is possible around the Pennines and North York Moors, which would amount to about a month's worth of rainfall.

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The storm is then likely to move over the Pennines and into eastern and north-east England.

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The town, in the foothills of the Pennines, has a proud history - it was the birthplace of the Cooperative movement and 1930s film legend Gracie Fields.

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Hill snow caused disruption in parts of north Wales, the Peak district and the Pennines.

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Two amber warnings for snow and ice came into force at 8am for north Wales and north-west Shropshire, and another comes in from midday in the Peak District and south Pennines.

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