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gulch

Syllabification: (gulch)
Pronunciation: /gəlCH/
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Definition of gulch

noun

North American
  • a narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of a fast stream.

Origin:

mid 19th century: perhaps from dialect gulch 'to swallow'

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