ravine

noun (a ravine, ravines)

«ravine» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually cut by a stream or river over a long time. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons ravines show erosion by water; in stories heroes cross ravines on rope bridges or fall into them. Phrases: «a deep ravine», «the bottom of the ravine», «cross the ravine».

Examples

A rope bridge crossed the deep ravine. tree →
The stream has cut a ravine through the rock over thousands of years. tree →
The goat climbed down the side of the ravine. tree →
Stay on the path; the ravine edge is dangerous. tree →
In the story, the dragon lived at the bottom of a ravine. tree →
Ferns grew in the damp shade of the ravine. tree →
He was soon upon the edge of the ravine. tree →

Note

Countable: ravine, ravines. Pronounced ruh-VEEN. Size order of valleys: gully (small), ravine (bigger), gorge or canyon (very large and deep). Not related to «raven» or «ravenous».

In Jewish tradition

In geography lessons ravines show erosion by water; in stories heroes cross ravines on rope bridges or fall into them. Phrases: «a deep ravine», «the bottom of the ravine», «cross the ravine».

Note

Countable: ravine, ravines. Pronounced ruh-VEEN. Size order of valleys: gully (small), ravine (bigger), gorge or canyon (very large and deep). Not related to «raven» or «ravenous».

On Mova

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