Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ravin

verb
/ˈræv.ɪn/
Definition
To seize and carry off by force; to devour greedily.
Examples
  • The wolf ravined the carcass, leaving nothing behind.
  • She watched as the storm ravined through the village, causing havoc.
Meaning
Ravin refers to the act of ravenously eating or taking something by force, often implying destruction or devastation in the process.
Synonyms
  • plunder
  • devour
  • consume
  • gobble