gully
UK: ˈɡʌli | US: ˈɡʌli
n. a narrow valley or channel formed by running water, typically smaller than a ravine
n. (cricket) a fielding position on the off side between point and the slips
n. (informal) a large knife
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The word "gully" likely derives from Middle English gole or gullet, meaning "throat" or "channel," influenced by Old French goulet (a narrow passage). Its evolution reflects the metaphorical extension of a "throat-like" shape to describe natural land formations carved by water. Though its roots are unclear, it shares kinship with words like "gullet" and "gulch," emphasizing narrow, erosional features.
Heavy rains carved a deep gully through the hillside.
The fielder stood at gully, ready to catch the edge.
He pulled out a gully to cut the rope.
Erosion turned the small ditch into a steep gully.
The hikers followed the gully downstream to find water.