rill

/ril/
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rill

A tiny rill trickles down the mossy hillside.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small channel: A narrow, shallow groove or furrow, especially one formed by the erosive action of flowing water, such as on a hillside or in soil.
    • A small stream: A tiny, gently flowing stream of water, often a minor tributary or a seasonal watercourse.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • After the heavy rain, a rill formed down the slope of the garden, carrying away the loose topsoil.
    • We followed the rill through the meadow until it joined a larger brook.
Advanced Usage
  • Geological/Landscape Context: In geology and geomorphology, a "rill" specifically refers to a small, incised channel formed by surface runoff, representing the initial stage of water erosion.
    • The study focused on how rills evolve into larger gullies over time.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rillet (n): A very small rill; a tiny streamlet. This is a less common variant.
    • Only a faint rillet of water trickled from the spring.
Synonyms
  • Rivulet: A very small stream.
  • Streamlet: A small stream.
  • Runnel: A small stream or brook; also refers to a narrow channel.
  • Brook: A small, natural stream of fresh water.
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(Note: "Rill" is a specific noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms.)

rill

A tiny rill trickles down the mossy hillside.

Noun
  1. a small channel (as one formed by soil erosion)
  2. a small stream

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