gully
Translation
gully, ravine, ditch
Examples
Water ran down the gully after the storm.
Water ran down the gully after the storm.
They climbed down the steep gully.
They climbed down the steep gully.
Grammar Patterns
a gully a narrow channel formed by flowing water Water ran down the gully after the storm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ravine, ditch, channel, gorge
Etymology
Originates from the Old French 'goulet', a diminutive of 'goule' meaning 'throat', which itself comes from the Latin 'gula'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a golf ball rolling into a deep 'gully' on the course. 'Gully' and 'golf' start with the same sound.