Definition of ravin

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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rav·in also rav·en    (rvn) KEY  

NOUN:

1. Voracity; rapaciousness.
2. Something taken as prey.
3. The act or practice of preying.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English ravin, raven, from Old French ravine, rapine, from Latin rapna, from rapere, to seize; see rep- in Indo-European roots

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