Definition of gully

gullynoun

khe

/ˈɡʌli//ˈɡʌli/

The word "gully" originates from the Old English word "gyll", which referred to a stream or ditch. This word was borrowed by the Old Norse language and was adopted by the Anglo-Saxons, who settled in England after the Norman Conquest. The Anglo-Saxon form of the word was "gyl", which evolved into "gill" in Middle English. The spelling of the word changed to "gulle" or "golle" in the 15th century due to the influence of the French language, but it eventually reverted back to its original spelling: "gully". The word "gully" today refers to a narrow, deep ravine or channel in the ground, typically caused by erosion. This meaning was likely developed from the original usage as a stream or ditch, as gullies are often found forming in low-lying areas where water runoff occurs. The etymological history of the word "gully" is a testament to the complex web of linguistic borrowing and evolution that has contributed to the English language over time.

Summary
typedanh từ
meaningcon dao to
meaningrãnh (do nước xói mòn); máng, mương
typengoại động từ
meaningđào rãnh, khơi thành rãnh, khơi thành máng
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a small, narrow channel, usually formed by a stream or by rain

một kênh nhỏ, hẹp, thường được hình thành bởi một dòng suối hoặc mưa

Example:
  • The slope was still awash with water spilling down deep gullies.

    Con dốc vẫn ngập đầy nước đổ xuống những khe sâu.

a deep ditch

một cái mương sâu

a narrow passage behind or between buildings

một lối đi hẹp phía sau hoặc giữa các tòa nhà

Example:
  • There are many gullies leading to the temple.

    Có nhiều khe núi dẫn đến ngôi đền.

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