noun

ravine

ravine

The river flows through a deep ravine.

The river flows through a deep ravine.

((a/the)) ravine a deep, narrow valley with steep sides The river flows through a deep ravine.

Synonyms: gorge, canyon, gully

From Old French 'ravine' (rush of water, violence), from 'ravir' (to seize, to carry off).

Imagine a river 'raving' as it carves a deep channel through the land.

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