aiguille

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ai·guille

(ā-gwēl′, ə-gēl′)

1. A sharply pointed mountain peak, especially one of several on a larger massif.

2. A needle-shaped drill for boring holes in rock or masonry.

[French, needle, from Old French; see aglet.]

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aiguille

(eɪˈɡwiːl; ˈeɪɡwiːl)

1. (Geological Science) a rock mass or mountain peak shaped like a needle

2. (Geological Science) an instrument for boring holes in rocks or masonry

[C19: French, literally: needle]

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ai•guille

(eɪˈgwil, ˈeɪ gwil)

n.

a needlelike rock mass or mountain peak.

[1810–20; < French: literally, needle < Vulgar Latin *acūcula]

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Mont Blanc, the supreme and magnificent Mont Blanc, raised itself from the surrounding aiguilles, and its tremendous dome overlooked the valley.

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The cable car connects Aiguille du Midi peak on the French side of the mountain and the Helbronner summit on the Italian border.

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More than 100 people were trapped Thursday on a broken cable car in the Western France city of Chamonix, prompting local officials to launch rescue missions via helicopters. The cable car was suspended over the gondola of the Panoramic Mont Blanc - connecting the Aiguille du Midi to Helbronner peak - which is approximately 11,358 feet above sea level.

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The region has a range of attractions and apart from being home to the highest mountain in Europe travellers can enjoy spectacular views of the Aiguille du Midi cable car (3842 metres), and view the entire snow clad mountain range.