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.
Phrases and idioms:
gully-hole an opening in a street to a drain or sewer.
Etymology: F goulet bottle-neck (as GULLET)