Definitions

1. noun

A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it.

“The hikers had to climb down into the valley to reach the campsite.”

2. noun

A low or depressed area in something such as a surface or a situation.

“The valley in the graph shows a decrease in sales over the past year.”

3. verb

To make something lower or more concave.

“The wind will valley the edge of the cliff over time.”

4. verb

To cause something to sink or fall, typically with a sudden movement.

“The earthquake will valley the nearby buildings.”