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runnel

 

[ หˆrสŒnษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

small stream

A runnel is a small stream or brook. It typically refers to a narrow, flowing body of water that can be temporary or a permanent feature in a landscape.

Synonyms

brook, creek, stream

Examples of usage

  • The runnel flowed gently through the garden.
  • Children played near the runnel during the hot summer days.
  • We followed the runnel as it meandered through the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "runnel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ribeiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bach

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aliran kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ั‡ะตั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strumyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๅท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruisseau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ riachuelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท derecik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž‘์€ ๊ฐœ์šธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ potok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ potok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆบช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smรกรกรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ riachuelo

Etymology

The word 'runnel' originates from Middle English 'runnele', which is a diminutive form of 'runne' meaning 'to run'. It is thought to be derived from the Old English 'urnan', which means 'to flow' or 'to run'. The small size implied by the suffix '-el' suggests that a runnel is a smaller or lesser stream compared to larger rivers or streams. Over time, the term has maintained its association with small flowing bodies of water, often found in natural settings such as gardens, forests, and meadows. The word emphasizes the gentle and serene qualities of these small streams.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,840, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.