ravine
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- raviney adjective
Etymology
Origin of ravine
1400–50; late Middle English < Middle French: torrent, Old French: a violent rushing; raven 2
Example Sentences
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The findings come days after Britain's Tom Pidcock crashed into a ravine on a fast descent at the Volta a Catalunya in an incident not seen by cameras or organisers.
From BBC
Greg glanced back as Dot fought to pull herself out of the ravine.
From Literature
The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider had what he described as a "horror" fall in a ravine after he went off the road, misjudging a corner during the penultimate descent of the day.
From BBC
"The ravine was very steep," said Andrew Vaughan, Glynneath fire station manager, who was part of the rescue team sent from Mid and West Wales Fire Service.
From BBC
‘You follow the trail. Somewhere, at the end of the ravine, lies the Mountain.’
From Literature
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