Meaning of the word gully in English

What does gully mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gully

US /ˈɡʌl.i/

UK /ˈɡʌl.i/

a ravine formed by the action of water

Example:

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The heavy rain created a deep gully in the hillside.

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We had to cross a rocky gully to reach the other side.

Synonym:

ravine channel ditch trench gorge

a channel or drain for water, especially on a golf course or at the side of a road

Example:

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The golf ball rolled into the gully next to the green.

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Water collected in the roadside gully after the rain.

Synonym:

drain channel ditch trench culvert