Ravine: meaning, definitions and examples

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ravine

 

[ rษ™หˆviหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

landform

A ravine is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a fast-flowing river or stream.

Synonyms

canyon, chasm, gorge.

Examples of usage

  • The hikers followed the ravine as it led them through the forest.
  • The river had carved a ravine into the landscape over centuries.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

In geography, a ravine is a small, narrow and deep valley with steep sides.

Synonyms

gully, ravinelet.

Examples of usage

  • The town was nestled in a ravine between two mountains.
  • The ravine provided a natural barrier between the two regions.

Translations

Translations of the word "ravine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ravina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคพเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schlucht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jurang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…wรณz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅณก่ฐท (ใใ‚‡ใ†ใ“ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ravin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barranco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜‘๊ณก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุงุฏูŠ ุถูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rokle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rokle

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅณก่ฐท (xiรกgว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soteska

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barranco

Etymology

The word 'ravine' originated in the mid-17th century from the French word 'ravin' meaning 'torrential stream'. It was later adopted in English to refer to a deep, narrow valley formed by erosion. Ravines are common geological features found in various landscapes around the world, shaped by the forces of nature over time.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,541, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.