A chine's a steep-sided river valley where the river flows through coastal cliffs to the sea. Typically these are soft eroding cliffs such as sandstone or clays. The word chine originates from the Saxon "Cinan" meaning a gap or yawn. The word's in use in central southern England; in East Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, and particularly the Isle of Wight. In Devon, Seaton Chine's at the western end of the West Walk esplanade, Seaton. In Dorset, west of Bournemouth are found Branksome Chine, Alum Chin… (More on Chines)