gulch

noun
UK: /ɡʌltʃ/
US: /ɡʌltʃ/

  1. A narrow and deep valley with steep sides, often formed by a fast-flowing stream.

    1. The gulch was hard to cross.
    2. Hikers carefully navigated the steep sides of the rocky gulch during their trek.

  2. A deep, narrow depression or channel eroded in soil or soft rock by running water; a ravine.

    1. The gulch formed after heavy rains.
    2. The flash flood carved a deep gulch into the landscape after years of erosion.

Synonyms

ravine gully canyon draw
gulch verb

  1. To erode or form a gulch; to be eroded into a gulch.

    1. The river gulched the valley floor.
    2. Over time, the stream gulched its way through the soft sandstone, creating a deep ravine.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gulch" in English means: A narrow and deep valley with steep sides, often formed by a fast-flowing stream., A deep, narrow depression or channel eroded in soil or soft rock by running water; a ravine..

The phonetic transcription of "gulch" is /ɡʌltʃ/ in British English and /ɡʌltʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gulch": ravine, gully, canyon, draw.

Example usage of "gulch": "The gulch was hard to cross.". More examples on the page.