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gulch Definition

☆ gulch (gulc̸h)

noun

a steep-walled valley cut by a swift stream; deep, narrow ravine

Etymology: prob. < dial., to swallow greedily < ME gulchen, of echoic orig.

gulch Synonyms

gulch

n.

gully, ditch, gorge; see ravine.

gulch Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

narrow: On the west and the northwest side, there is a narrow gulch that has partly damaged the complex.

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