gully

• Ein enger Einschnitt oder Graben im Boden, meist durch Wassererosion entstanden, oder eine Rinne bzw. ein Abfluss für Wasser.

A noun referring to a narrow channel or ravine, typically formed by water erosion, or a gutter or drain.

1. Eroded channelB2formal

   A deep, narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil or rock by running water.

   Erosionsrinne

   • The heavy rain carved a deep gully across the field.
   • Water rushed down the gully after the storm.
   • Farmers built barriers to prevent gullies from forming.

   Synonymearroyochinegorgegulchnullahravinewadi

2. Cricket fielding positionC1formalbritishsport

   A fielding position in cricket, located behind the batsman on the off side, near the slips.

   Feldposition im Cricket

   • The fielder at gully caught a sharp edge from the batsman.
   • He was positioned at gully for most of the innings.
   • The ball flew straight to gully and was caught.