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ravine

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rəˈviːn/

ravine means: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually made by flowing water.

noun

DEEP VALLEYB2

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually made by flowing water.

  • A stream flows through the ravine.
  • They built a bridge across the ravine.
  • The hikers climbed carefully down into the rocky ravine.

Similar words: gorge, gully

Common phrases: a deep ravine, a narrow ravine, across the ravine

Questions about ravine

What does ravine mean?

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually made by flowing water.

What is ravine in other languages?

Türkçe: dar vadi · Español: barranco · Français: ravin · Deutsch: Schlucht · Italiano: burrone · 日本語: 峡谷

How do you pronounce ravine?

It is pronounced /rəˈviːn/.

How do you use ravine in a sentence?

A stream flows through the ravine. They built a bridge across the ravine.

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