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gullies
1
a narrow channel or ravine formed by the erosion of soil, especially by running water during rainfall or storms
- Heavy rains carved a deep gully through the soft earth of the hillside.
- The gully beside the road became a rushing stream during the storm.
- Erosion from the gully threatened the stability of the nearby buildings.
- Farmers planted trees along the gully banks to prevent further soil loss.
- Wildlife tracks often follow the course of a gully, providing natural pathways through the landscape.
2
a fielding position in cricket close to the batsman on the off side, between the slips and point
In cricket, a gully is a fielding position located behind the batter, on the side of the field. The player in the gully stands close to where the batter is trying to hit the ball, ready to catch it if the batter accidentally hits it lightly in that direction. This position is important for catching balls that are difficult for the batter to hit but might go to the side instead of straight ahead. The fielder in the gully helps the team by trying to catch these balls to get the batter out.
- The fielder stationed at gully took a sharp catch off the edge.
- The bowler adjusted his line to force the batsman to play towards gully.
- The captain placed his best fielder in the gully position.
- The fielding team set an attacking field with two slips and a gully for the new batsman.
- The batsman edged the ball straight to gully, where it was safely caught.