Runnel
noun
A small stream or narrow channel of water.
Small runnels of water flowed down the hill after the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- runnel of water
- runnel of sweat
noun
A small gutter or groove in a surface for guiding liquid.
The architect designed a runnel along the edges of the roof for rainy days.
Often appears as...
- runnel on roof
- runnel in pavement
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small stream or narrow channel of water.
Small runnels of water flowed down the hill after the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- runnel of water
- runnel of sweat
noun
A small gutter or groove in a surface for guiding liquid.
The architect designed a runnel along the edges of the roof for rainy days.
Often appears as...
- runnel on roof
- runnel in pavement
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Settings
Use 'runnel' to describe natural water flow in outdoor landscapes.
Hiking along the path, we listened to the murmur of runnels weaving through the meadow.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
'Runnel' implies a very small, narrow waterway, smaller than a creek.
Children jumped across the shallow runnels searching for pebbles and shells.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Use 'runnel' to evoke imagery of serenity or quiet movement in literature or descriptions.
The runnels glittered under the moonlight, threading silver through the dark forest.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Settings
Use 'runnel' to describe natural water flow in outdoor landscapes.
Hiking along the path, we listened to the murmur of runnels weaving through the meadow.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
'Runnel' implies a very small, narrow waterway, smaller than a creek.
Children jumped across the shallow runnels searching for pebbles and shells.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Use 'runnel' to evoke imagery of serenity or quiet movement in literature or descriptions.
The runnels glittered under the moonlight, threading silver through the dark forest.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Settings
Use 'runnel' to describe natural water flow in outdoor landscapes.
Hiking along the path, we listened to the murmur of runnels weaving through the meadow.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
'Runnel' implies a very small, narrow waterway, smaller than a creek.
Children jumped across the shallow runnels searching for pebbles and shells.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Use 'runnel' to evoke imagery of serenity or quiet movement in literature or descriptions.
The runnels glittered under the moonlight, threading silver through the dark forest.
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