̈ɪˈɡʌlɪ n. & v. --n. (pl. -ies) 1 a water-worn
ravine. 2 a
deep artificial channel; a
gutter or
drain. 3
Austral. & NZ a
river valley. 4 Cricket a
the fielding
position between point and slips. b a
fielder in
this position. --v.tr. (-ies, -ied) 1
form (channels) by
water action. 2
make gullies
in. øgully-hole an
opening in a
street to a drain or
sewer. [F goulet bottle-neck (as GULLET)]