Trickled: meaning, definitions and examples

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trickled

 

[ หˆtrษชk.ษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

liquid movement

To trickle means to flow or fall in a thin, small stream. This term is often used to describe the slow movement of liquid, such as water, that might drip or seep in small amounts. Trickling can also apply to various contexts, such as time passing slowly or people moving in small numbers. It evokes an image of something gradually spreading or moving in a gentle manner.

Synonyms

dripped, flowed, oozed, streamed.

Examples of usage

  • Water trickled down the rocks.
  • The rain trickled onto the pavement.
  • Her thoughts trickled through her mind.
  • The audience trickled into the theater.
  • The juice trickled from the fruit.

Translations

Translations of the word "trickled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gotejou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‚เค‚เคฆ เคฌเฅ‚เค‚เคฆ เค—เคฟเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tropfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menetes

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐะฟะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆปดใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couler goutte ร  goutte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ goteรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท damlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋š๋š ๋–จ์–ด์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุทุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kapat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kvapka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆปด่ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kapati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dropa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ damla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gotear

Etymology

The word 'trickle' has its origins in Middle English, where it was likely derived from the Old English term 'trician', meaning to drip or run slowly. The term has evolved over centuries to represent the gentle and continuous flow of liquid in a thin stream. Its usage initially was more associated with flowing water but has expanded to metaphorically indicate a gradual process in various contexts, such as time or movement. The transition from Old English to Middle English showed a variation in spelling and pronunciation but retained the core meaning. The linguistic roots can also be traced back to Proto-Germanic origins, reflecting how basic elements of language expand and adapt to different forms and usages in contemporary English.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,164, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.