Vocabulary Entry

gully

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

A small valley or ravine typically with steep sides, often caused by the erosion of water.

Example Sentences

"The hikers carefully descended into the gully to reach the water."

"Wildflowers blossomed in the gully during the springtime."

"After the heavy rain, the gully was filled with rushing water."

verb

Example Sentences

"The heavy rains gully the landscape, carving out new paths in the soil."

"They decided to gully the area to manage the water runoff better."

"Over time, the river began to gully the banks and change its course."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The gully-like terrain made it difficult for vehicles to traverse."

"We explored the gully region to study its unique ecosystem."

"The gully landscape is known for its rich biodiversity."