ravine
/ɹəˈviːn/ · rav·ine
noun
- A deep, narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface, typically formed by running water. The hikers navigated through the steep ravine, careful not to slip on the loose rocks.
- A deep, narrow depression or gully in the earth's surface, often formed by erosion. The ravine in the backyard was a result of years of heavy rainfall and poor drainage.
Did you know? The word 'ravine' is often used in literature to describe dramatic and picturesque landscapes, such as in the works of Romantic poets like William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge.