Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gulch
noun
/ɡʌltʃ/
Definition
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marked by the action of running water.
Examples
- The hikers carefully made their way down the steep gulch.
- After the rain, the gulch filled with rushing water.
- We found a beautiful waterfall at the bottom of the gulch.
Meaning
A gulch is a geological feature often formed by erosion, where a stream or river has cut through the landscape, resulting in a deep, narrow ditch or gully.
Synonyms
- Ravine
- Gully
- Wadi