, Ion. χαράδρη, ἡ, (χαράσσω) a mountainstream, a torrent, which cuts itself (χαράσσει) a way down the mountain-side, Il.:—hence, a loud, brawling voice is compared to the φωνὴ χαράδρας, Ar. II. the bed of a torrent, a gully, ravine, Il., etc. 2. a conduit for carrying rain-water off a road, Dem. , ης, ἡ, = χαράδρα, Anth. , ὁ, a yellowish bird dwelling in clefts (χαράδραι), perh. the curlew, Ar.: χαραδριοῦ βίον ζῆν, of a glutton, Plat. ,