Meaning of Gully | Babel Free
ˈɡʌliDefinitions
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A large knife. Northern, Scotland, UK
- A surname.
- A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
- A small valley.
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A drop kerb. UK
- A road drain.
- A fielding position on the off side about 30 degrees behind square, between the slips and point; a fielder in such a position
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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[…]”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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