Gully
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡʌli/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gully is a noun meaning A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
Meaning
A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
More Meanings
- A small valley.
- (UK) A drop kerb.
- A road drain.
- (cricket) A fielding position on the off side about 30 degrees behind square, between the slips and point; a fielder in such a position
- (UK) A grooved iron rail or tram plate.
- (transitive) To wear away into a gully or gullies.
- (obsolete) To flow noisily.
Example Sentences
With that I made my mind up, took out my gully, opened it with my teeth, and cut one strand after another[…]
A new drainage run and rainwater gullies are to be installed between the station and Oxford Road, with completion planned for December 1.
Word Forms
- gullies
- gulley
- gullying
- gullied
Synonyms for gully
Depending on context, synonyms include gill, box.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arroyo, couloir, ravine, cliff, wadi, washer.
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