Trickle: meaning, definitions and examples

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trickle

[ ˈtrɪk(ə)l ]

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water flow

Flow in a small stream. Proceed in a slow, gradual, or unsteady way.

Synonyms

drip, flow, seep, stream

Examples of usage

The water trickled through the rocks.
Tears trickled down her cheeks.
A few drops of rain trickled down the window.
The news trickled in throughout the day.
The information trickled out slowly.

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small amount

A small flow of liquid. A small quantity or number coming or going in steady stream.

Synonyms

bit, drip, drop, stream

Examples of usage

A trickle of sweat ran down his face.
A trickle of customers came into the store.
The donations were just a trickle compared to last year.

Translations

Translations of the word "trickle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gotejamento

🇮🇳 बूँद-बूँद कर टपकना

🇩🇪 Tröpfeln

🇮🇩 tetesan

🇺🇦 крапання

🇵🇱 kapanie

🇯🇵 滴る (したたる)

🇫🇷 goutte-à-goutte

🇪🇸 goteo

🇹🇷 damlama

🇰🇷 방울방울 떨어지다

🇸🇦 تنقيط

🇨🇿 kapání

🇸🇰 kvapkanie

🇨🇳 滴流 (dīliú)

🇸🇮 kapljanje

🇮🇸 dropasteypa

🇰🇿 тамшылау

🇬🇪 წვეთება

🇦🇿 damcılama

🇲🇽 goteo

Word origin

The word 'trickle' originated from Middle English 'triklen', which is related to Low German 'trickeln'. The earliest recorded use of the word dates back to the 14th century. Over time, 'trickle' has evolved to represent a slow, steady flow or movement. It is commonly used in contexts related to water flow, small quantities, or gradual progress.