burrone — meaning in English

English meaning

• gulch noun A narrow, steep-sided ravine, often cut by flash floods, shallower than a canyon.
• precipice noun A very steep cliff or drop.
• ravine noun A deep, narrow valley cut into the land, usually by running water.

Senses

burrone is used for these senses in English:

• gulch A ravine-like or deep V-shaped valley, often eroded by flash floods; shallower than a canyon and deeper than a gully.
• precipice A very steep cliff.
• ravine A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

precipice — full definition

1. noun A very steep cliff or drop.
2. noun The edge of a dangerous or critical situation, used figuratively.

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