barranco — meaning in English

English meaning

• chasm noun A deep, steep-sided crack or gap in the earth.
• gully noun A small, narrow channel or ravine cut into the ground by running water, especially on a hillside.
• ravine noun A deep, narrow valley cut into the land, usually by running water.

Senses

barranco is used for these senses in English:

• chasm (geology, planetology) A deep, steep-sided rift, gap or fissure; a gorge or abyss.
• gully A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
• ravine A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

chasm — full definition

1. noun A deep, steep-sided crack or gap in the earth.
2. noun A very large difference between two people, ideas, or groups.

gully — full definition

1. noun A small, narrow channel or ravine cut into the ground by running water, especially on a hillside.
2. noun In cricket, a fielding position on the off side, between the slips and point.
3. noun A drain or channel that carries away surface water.

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