Goyle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɔɪəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Goyle is a noun meaning A ravine or other depression.
Meaning
A ravine or other depression.
Example Sentences
Just south of the road, the infant stream descends into a deep goyle.
They likewise passed into the deep goyle, where I could not see them, and then, almost immediately, the chorus ceased, nor for some minutes did I hear another sound.
Into a deep goyle they plunge, and then up the far side to where a ploughman has halted his team that he may watch the sport. There the hounds come to a check suddenly.
Following survey it was decided that elimination of the bend at Rushycombe would involve culverting and filling in a deep goyle, [and] that the filling for this job could be obtained from Telegraph Hill.
Word Forms
- goyles
- goyal
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goyal, gorge, gorgelet, gully, gill, gulch.
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