ravine
noun
Pronunciation: /rəˈviːn/
Definition
A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides, typically formed by the action of running water.
Examples
Heavy rains caused the soil to erode, deepening the ravine behind the farmhouse.
The small bridge offered the only way to cross the rocky ravine.
Dense vegetation obscured the bottom of the ravine, making it difficult to gauge the depth.
Synonyms of ravine
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