arroyada

Definitions of arroyada
  1. noun
    a channel occupied (or formerly occupied) by a stream
    synonyms: vaguada, álveo
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    type of:
    fondo, lecho
    a depression forming the ground under a body of water
  2. noun
    deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
    synonyms: barranca, barranco, cauce, cañada, hondonada, surco, torrentera, zanjón
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    type of:
    valle
    a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
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