gulf vs gully

gulf

noun
  • A hollow place in the earth; an abyss; a deep chasm or basin. 

  • A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea 

  • The bottom part of a list of those awarded a degree, for those who have only just passed. 

  • That which swallows irretrievably; a whirlpool; a sucking eddy. 

  • A large deposit of ore in a lode. 

  • A wide interval or gap; a separating space. 

  • A difference, especially a large difference, between groups. 

verb
  • To award a degree to somebody who has only just passed sufficiently. 

gully

noun
  • A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside. 

  • A road drain. 

  • A small valley. 

  • A fielding position on the off side about 30 degrees behind square, between the slips and point; a fielder in such a position 

  • A grooved iron rail or tram plate. 

  • A large knife. 

  • A drop kerb. 

  • an alleyway or side street. 

verb
  • To wear away into a gully or gullies. 

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