Meaning & use
ravine
A deep, narrow gorge, typically formed by a stream or river cutting through rock over time.
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The hikers had to climb carefully down into the ravine to reach the waterfall.
A narrow wooden bridge spans the ravine, connecting the two sides of the trail.
A note on using this word
A ravine is generally narrower and steeper than a valley, and smaller in scale than a canyon.
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