About The Word Ravine
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Ravine
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What's The Definition Of Ravine?
[n] a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ravine: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ravine: See Also | canon | canyon | gorge | vale | valley Ravine In Webster's Dictionary \Ra*vine"\, n. [F., a place excavated by a torrent, a
ravine, fr. ravir to snatch or tear away, L. rapere; cf. L.
rapina rapine. See {Ravish}, and cf. {Rapine}, {Raven} prey.]
1. A torrent of water. [Obs.] --Cotgrave.
2. A deep and narrow hollow, usually worn by a stream or
torrent of water; a gorge; a mountain cleft.
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