Ravine

Pronunciation

• enPR: rÉ™-vÄ“nʹ, IPA: /rəˈviːn/
• Rhymes: -iːn

Full definition of ravine

Noun

1. A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.
• 1913, w, Lord Stranleigh Abroad Chapter 3, He fell into a reverie, a most dangerous state of mind for a chauffeur, since a fall into reverie on the part of a driver may mean a fall into a ravine on the part of the machine.

Derived terms

• ravine-buck
• ravined
• ravine-deer

Related terms

• ravinement

Anagrams

• vainer