noun
gulch
GULCH/ɡʌltʃ/
A narrow, steep-sided ravine, usually carved by running water.
A narrow trail follows the creek through the steep gulch.
Etymology
The ravine name may come from an older verb meaning “sink in” of land or “gush out” of water, but this proposed origin is not securely established.
In context
I'm not gonna stop and show all the rock art petracles pictographs because I mean it's literally all down the gulch here on the sides
More examples
- Heavy rain sends muddy water rushing down the gulch.
- We crossed the dry gulch and climbed the opposite slope.
- Several deep gulches cut through the rocky hillside.
Forms
gulch · gulches