gulley

/ˈɡʌli/
noun
  1. A narrow channel or ravine worn by water, often found on hillsides or in fields.
    • Farmers dig small ditches to prevent a gulley from growing larger.
    • The hikers followed the dry gulley to reach the valley below.
    • After the heavy rain, a deep gulley formed along the side of the hill.
  2. In cricket, a fielding position on the off side between the slips and point, or a fielder in that position.
    • The batsman hit the ball straight to the gulley fielder.
    • She was placed at gulley to catch any edges off the bat.
    • The captain moved the gulley closer to the batsman.
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