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gullies

/ˈɡʌliz/

gullies is the plural of gully.

gullies is the third-person singular simple present indicative of gully.

Meaning of gully

Noun

gully (plural gullies)

  1. A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
    Synonyms:
    gill
  2. A small valley.
  3. (UK) A drop kerb.
  4. A road drain.
    • A new drainage run and rainwater gullies are to be installed between the station and Oxford Road, with completion planned for December 1.2021 June 16, “Network News: Drainage work at Guiseley station”, in RAIL, number 933, page 19
  5. A fielding position on the off side about 30 degrees behind square, between the slips and point; a fielder in such a position
    Synonyms:
    box
  6. (UK) A grooved iron rail or tram plate.

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Questions about gullies

What is gullies the plural of?
Gullies is the plural of gully.
How do you pronounce gullies?
Gullies is pronounced /ˈɡʌliz/.

Words near gullies in the dictionary

  1. gullick
  2. gullicks
  3. Gullickson
  4. Gullicksons
  5. gullied
  6. gullies
  7. Gulliford
  8. Gullifords
  9. gulligut
  10. gulliguts
  11. Gullinbursti

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