gullied

Meanings

• Verb

  To make deep erosions or gullies in the ground, especially as a result of water or wind.

  - "The heavy rain gullied the side of the mountain."
  - "The river gullied its way through the rocky terrain."

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Variants

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gullied , gullies , gully , gullying

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hollow out', from Old Norse gulla 'to hollow out, gape'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gullied' is often used in geology and environmental science to describe the effects of erosion on the land.

2. The Grand Canyon is an example of a landscape that has been extensively 'gullied' by the Colorado River.

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Related Concepts

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1. erosion: A gradual wearing away of the land by the action of wind, water, or ice.

2. gully: A long, narrow trench or depression in the ground, caused by water or wind.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gullied' is used metaphorically to describe the emotional or psychological effects of a traumatic experience.

How to Memorize "gullied"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of water or wind carving deep grooves into the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gullied' with the image of a rugged landscape with deep erosions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Gullied' as 'Ground Undergoing Large-scale, Long-term Erosion'.

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