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Meaning of gully
A gully is a natural or artificial watercourse or channel, typically narrow and steep-sided.
Etymology of gully
The word "gully" has its origins in the late 16th century, derived from the Hindi and Urdu word "gala", meaning "pass" or "defile", which was likely influenced by the Persian word "galah", meaning "canyon" or "valley".
Historically, the term "gully" was used to describe a narrow, steep-sided valley or channel, often formed by the erosive action of a river, in the Indian subcontinent and other parts of Asia.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A long, narrow, steep-sided valley or channel, especially one formed by the erosive action of a river.
- * A ditch or channel, especially one that has been artificially constructed.
Usage Examples
- The heavy rainfall caused the gully to overflow, resulting in flash flooding in the nearby village.
- * The hikers had to navigate through a deep gully to reach the summit of the mountain.