gulch

/gəltʃ/

Other forms: gulches

A gulch is a deep, narrow ditch with a stream running through its base. A "gully" is very similar to, but smaller than, a gulch.

In geology, a gulch is generally described as "a v-shaped valley," with either a dry creek bed or an active creek at the bottom. The gulch itself is formed by gradual erosion. In Canada, gulch is also defined as "a narrow salt water cove or channel." Gulch is an American word believed to stem from the now-obsolete gulsh, "gush out," from Middle English gulchen, "to gush forth."

Definitions of gulch

1. noun

   a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
   synonyms: flume

   type of:

   gorge

   a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)