ravine
ra.vine \r*-'ve-n\ n [F, fr. MF, rapine, rush, fr. L rapina rapine] : a small narrow steep-sided valley larger than a gully, smaller than a ca nyon, and usu. worn by running water
Webster's English Dictionary Webster's English Dictionaryra.vine \r*-'ve-n\ n [F, fr. MF, rapine, rush, fr. L rapina rapine] : a small narrow steep-sided valley larger than a gully, smaller than a ca nyon, and usu. worn by running water