Gully
/ˈɡʌli/noun
A deep artificial or natural channel or groove that is carved by flowing water.
The rain water flowing down the hill created a gully.
Often appears as...
- erosion gully
- deep gully
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Nature's Carving
Emphasizes the natural process that creates a gully, typically due to erosion.
Years of rainfall carved the deep gully in the landscape.
Pro Tip 2/3Land Formation
Recognize a gully by its size; it's usually bigger than a ditch yet smaller than a canyon.
The gully on the farm has grown wider after the stormy season.
Pro Tip 3/3Impactful Imagery
Use 'gully' to imply significant impact on land by water erosion, as opposed to smaller signs of wear.
Heavy rains transformed the tiny streams into massive gullies.
Compare with
canyonchannelditchfurrowgorgegulchravinetrench
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