ravine
Translation
ravine
Examples
The river flows through a deep ravine.
The river flows through a deep ravine.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) ravine a deep, narrow valley with steep sides The river flows through a deep ravine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gorge, canyon, gully
Etymology
From Old French 'ravine' (rush of water, violence), from 'ravir' (to seize, to carry off).
Memory Tips
Imagine a river 'raving' as it carves a deep channel through the land.