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Canyon vs. Ravine

Canyon and Ravine Definitions

Canyon

A narrow chasm with steep cliff walls, cut into the earth by running water; a gorge.

Ravine

A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

Canyon

A valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river.

Ravine

A deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water.

Canyon

The English form of the Spanish word Cañon.

Ravine

(archaic) raven
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Canyon

A ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

Ravine

A torrent of water.

Ravine

A deep and narrow hollow, usually worn by a stream or torrent of water; a gorge; a mountain cleft.

Ravine

A deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)

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