ravine

ravine in a sentence

• A rope bridge swung over the ravine, and far below they could hear the river roar.
• The stream tumbled into a deep ravine, its steep rocky sides towering above the water.

Words that mean something similar

gorge, gully, valley

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• remote: Far away from towns and hard to reach.
• reside: To live in a particular place.
• rugged: Rough, rocky and uneven, or strong and tough.
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• rustic: Simple and plain in a way that suits the countryside.
• sacred: Holy, or deeply respected and precious.

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