gorge
Translation
gorge, ravine, canyon
Examples
The river flows through a deep gorge.
The river flows through a deep gorge.
He gorged himself on pizza.
He gorged himself on pizza.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) gorge (noun) The river flows through a deep gorge.
to gorge ((oneself)) on sth. (verb) He gorged himself on pizza.
Similar Words
Noun: canyon, ravine; Verb: binge, stuff, devour
Etymology
From Old French 'gorge', meaning 'throat'.
Memory Tips
Connect both meanings to the idea of a 'throat'. A canyon is a 'throat' in the land, and to gorge is to fill your 'throat' with food.