Gully definition
To form a deep ditch or channel.
verb
A channel or hollow worn by running water; small, narrow ravine.
noun
The definition of a gully is a narrow waterway.
An example of a gully is a rain ditch on the side of a driveway.
noun
A narrow, steep-sided channel formed in loose earth by running water. A gully is usually dry except after periods of heavy rainfall or after the melting of snow or ice.
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To wear away into a gully or gullies.
verb
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A deep ditch or channel cut in the earth by running water after a prolonged downpour.
noun
To wear a deep ditch or channel in.
verb
A large knife.
noun
To make a gully or gullies in.
verb
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(brit.) A large knife.
noun
(UK) A drop kerb.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
gully
Plural:
gulliesOrigin of gully
- Short for dialectal gully knife gully (probably alteration of Middle English golet throat gullet) knife
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Perhaps alteration of Middle English golet throat, channel gullet
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Probably related to Middle English golet "ravine, throat," French goulet, Latin gula "throat".
From Wiktionary
- Scots gully, of unknown origin.
From Wiktionary