Ravine Definition

rə-vēn
ravines
noun
A long, deep hollow in the earth's surface, esp. one worn by the action of a stream; large gully or small gorge.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Ravine

Noun

Singular:
ravine
Plural:
ravines

Origin of Ravine

  • French from Old French violent rush from Latin rapīna rapine ravin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Ravine Sentence Examples

  • Casually, he began leading the horse along the ravine again.

  • It is situated on the river Natisone, which forms a picturesque ravine here.

  • He led the horse around and they left the ravine, traveling at right angles to the path the Indians had taken.

  • The lignite in this region also warms the ranchman's cabin, being easily mined where a seam is exposed in the walls of a ravine or on the side of a hill.

  • St Hubert was carried by a confused mass of some 49 companies, and von Steinmetz, believing the main French position to have been pierced, ordered the 4th cavalry division to cross the ravine by the chaussee and pursue.

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Words Starting With

RRARAV

Words Ending With

ENEINE

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Words Starting With R and Ending With E

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With R6 Letter Words Ending With E