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gully

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gully has 1 sense
  1. gully - deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
    --1 is a kind of
    valley, vale
    --1 has particulars: arroyo; draw; wadi

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Gully


Noun:

  1. A deep ditch or ravine, usually formed by the erosion of water.
    • The hiker slipped and fell into a steep gully.
  2. A narrow channel or watercourse, often at the side of a road, used to drain water.
    • Make sure the gully beside the road is clear to prevent flooding.
  3. (slang) A difficult or dangerous situation.
    • She found herself in a financial gully after losing her job.

Verb:

  1. (transitive) To form gullies in; erode deeply.
    • The heavy rainwater gullied the soil in the backyard.
  2. (transitive, cricket) To cause a batsman to be out by a gully fielder catching the ball before it hits the ground.
    • The bowler skillfully gullied the batsman, resulting in an early dismissal.

Adjective:

  1. (slang) Popular or well-liked.
    • That new song is gully! Everyone is loving it.
  2. (local) Pertaining to or characteristic of a particular local area.
    • The restaurant serves gully dishes inspired by the local cuisine.

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