ravine Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

WordNet

Ra*vine" noun
Etymology
F., a place excavated by a torrent, a ravine, fr. ravir to snatch or tear away, L. rapere; cf. L. rapina rapine. See Ravish, and cf. Rapine, Raven prey.
Definitions
  1. A torrent of water. Obs. Cotgrave.
  2. A deep and narrow hollow, usually worn by a stream or torrent of water; a gorge; a mountain cleft.

Webster 1913