ra
vine
Plural
ravines
1
a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream
- The ravine cut through the forest, its steep sides marked by erosion from the flowing creek at its base.
- During heavy rains, the ravine fills quickly with rushing water, creating a powerful stream that carves deeper into the landscape.
- The hikers descended cautiously into the ravine, navigating the rocky terrain and overhanging vegetation.
- Over time, the ravine has become a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species adapted to its unique microclimate.
- Geologists study the formation of ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth's surface over millennia.