Synonyms for

Ravines

Verb / rʌˈvi:nz / Another word for ravines — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A deep narrow steep-sided valley.

Synonyms & similar words

ravine canyons gorges chasms cliffs valleys gullies ravines clefts ruts crevices fissures chasms abysses gaps ravins dells basins hollows depressions glen

Example sentences

  1. The river flowed through the ravines.
  2. The hikers had to be careful as they walked along the edge of the ravines.
  3. The ravines were filled with trees and bushes.
  4. The animals made their homes in the ravines.
  5. The ravines were hard to climb because they were so steep.

Quotes

  • "Nature has a great simplicity and therefore a great beauty." - Richard Feynman
  • "Nature always wears the colors of the spirit." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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