Meaning & use

ravine

noun·Academic

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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