Ravine Definition

ravine

Part of speech: noun

a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

"Ravine" in song lyrics

See how ravine is used in real songs:

  • "Crack they 24-inch rims in the ravine"
    Jay Electronica — Exhibit A (Transformations)
  • "Fled with the 5, led through a European wooded ravine"
    Jedi Mind Tricks f/ El Eloh — The Coming of Tan
  • "tuckermans ravine"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "ravine"

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