Runnel

usgb/ˈrʌnl/
noun

A small stream or narrow channel of water.

Small runnels of water flowed down the hill after the heavy rain.
Visual representation of "runnel" - A small stream or narrow channel of water

Often appears as...

  • runnel of water
  • runnel of sweat
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Visual representation of "runnel"
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Natural Settings

Use 'runnel' to describe natural water flow in outdoor landscapes.

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Hiking along the path, we listened to the murmur of runnels weaving through the meadow.
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Size Matters

'Runnel' implies a very small, narrow waterway, smaller than a creek.

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Children jumped across the shallow runnels searching for pebbles and shells.
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Visual Imagery

Use 'runnel' to evoke imagery of serenity or quiet movement in literature or descriptions.

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The runnels glittered under the moonlight, threading silver through the dark forest.
Visual representation of the word "Runnel"

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