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gulch

|gulch|

/ɡʌltʃ/

narrow ravine

Etymology

Etymology Information

'gulch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'gulchen,' where 'gulch' meant 'to swallow or devour.'

Historical Evolution

'gulchen' transformed into the modern English word 'gulch' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to swallow or devour,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a narrow ravine.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of a fast stream.

The hikers followed the trail through the gulch.

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