Gully

Definitions

1. A large knife.
   Northern, Scotland, UK
2. A surname.
3. A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
4. A small valley.
5. A drop kerb.
   UK
6. A road drain.
7. A fielding position on the off side about 30 degrees behind square, between the slips and point; a fielder in such a position
8. A grooved iron rail or tram plate.
   UK

Equivalents

Examples

“A new drainage run⟳ and rainwater gullies are to be installed between the station and Oxford Road, with completion planned for December 1.”

“With that I made my mind⟳ up, took out my gully, opened it with my teeth, and cut⟳ one strand after another[…]”

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