gullies

noun

variants also gulleys
Definition of gulliesnext
plural of gully
as in trenches
a long, narrow cut or low area in the ground that water moves through when it rains

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  1. trenches
  2. canyons
  3. troughs
  4. crevices
  5. fissures
  6. valleys
Noun
  • The wreck is mostly covered by coral, but Castro and other divers have been able to excavate timbers from the ship’s hull and frame by digging trenches.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
  • In Russian service, the launchers could strike Ukrainian trenches and fire back at Ukraine’s own howitzers and launchers.
    David Axe, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of trenches
Noun
  • Valleys and canyons can transform into wind tunnels in these extreme conditions.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Film AlUla shorts germinated from the AlUla Creates program at Film AlUla, the film commission for the swathe of northwest Saudi Arabia roughly the size of Belgium that also comprises a lush oasis and vast sandstone canyons.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of canyons
Noun
  • While there have been peaks and troughs in the number of homes sold since then, sales have not recovered to above the 5 million sales per month mark that was common prior to the pandemic.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • These winds blow west to east, but the belt can shift north and south, forming ridges and troughs.
    Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of troughs
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  • In fact, according to our experts, failing to take some time to walk around you and thoroughly inspect crevices for gaps or cracks in your home can cause major problems for you comfort-wise and wallet-wise this winter season.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Research has shown the crows even know how to use tools like sticks to bring food out of crevices.
    Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of crevices
Noun
  • Australia are currently world champions in Test and ODI cricket although the fissures have been appearing in a variety of top-order collapses against weaker opposition.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • President Biden's extraordinary decision to pardon his son Hunter has exposed deep Democratic fissures that are spilling into public view, complicating the party's efforts to rebuild after a disastrous election.
    Zachary Basu, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of fissures
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  • Winds of 35 to 45 mph in the valleys and gusts of 50 to 65 mph in the mountains will help fan any fires that do develop quickly and may reduce visibility with blowing smoke and dust adding to travel concerns in the region.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The sprinter found support, during her trek across her dark valleys, through a consistent commitment to therapy.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of valleys
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