gully
gully Lexical Profile
gully Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small, narrow valley, ravine, or channel cut into the earth or a hillside by the action of running water, especially after heavy rain.
"Years of seasonal downpours had carved a deep gully down the side of the barren hill."
An artificial ditch, gutter, or drain constructed beside a road or building to carry away surface water.
"Leaves had clogged the concrete gully along the driveway, causing rainwater to pool near the garage."
British In cricket, a fielding position on the off side situated between the slips and point, or the player occupying this position.
"The batter edged the ball sharply, but the fielder at gully made a diving catch."
Scottish A large utility or butcher's knife.
"The fisherman kept a sharp gully in his belt for cleaning the day's catch."
• verb
To erode or wear away land by forming narrow channels, trenches, or ravines through the action of flowing water.
"Unchecked agricultural runoff can quickly gully the topsoil on steep slopes."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Entered English in the early 16th century as an alteration of 'gullet,' derived from Old French 'goulet' (a diminutive of 'goule,' meaning throat), which traces back to Latin 'gula' (throat).