noun A small valley or ravine, often with a stream flowing through it.
Gullies can be a sign of soil erosion and can contribute to sedimentation in water bodies.
Gullies can pose a hazard to infrastructure such as roads and buildings, requiring mitigation measures.
A gully is a landform created by running water, often found in arid regions where erosion is common.
Gullies can be affected by rainfall patterns and climate change, leading to changes in their formation and impact.
Gullies can alter the landscape and impact plant and animal habitats, influencing biodiversity.
Gullies can affect water flow and drainage patterns, impacting the hydrological cycle.
In writing, 'gully' may be used to describe a narrow and deep ravine or a small valley, adding vivid imagery to the scene being described.
Geologists may use 'gully' to refer to a water-worn ravine or a channel cut by the erosive action of flowing water, typically found in hilly or mountainous regions.
Civil engineers may use 'gully' to describe a drainage feature designed to collect and divert surface water runoff, preventing erosion and flooding in urban or rural areas.