Runnel

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌnəl/

Definitions of runnel

noun a small stream or brook

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small runnel of water flowing down the street.

A2 The runnel in the garden was created by the heavy rain last night.

B1 The runnel along the hiking trail provided a refreshing drink for the tired hikers.

B2 The runnel carved a path through the rocky terrain, creating a beautiful natural feature.

C1 The runnel meandered through the meadow, nourishing the surrounding plants and wildlife.

C2 The runnel's gentle babbling could be heard from the peaceful cabin in the woods.

Examples of runnel in a Sentence

formal The runnel of water flowed gently down the hillside.

informal I love sitting by that little runnel in the park.

slang Let's go cool off in the runnel by the old oak tree.

figurative Tears streamed down her face like a runnel of sadness.

Grammatical Forms of runnel

• past tense: runneled
• plural: runnels
• comparative: more runnel
• superlative: most runnel
• present tense: runnel
• future tense: will runnel
• perfect tense: have runneled
• continuous tense: is runneling
• singular: runnel
• positive degree: runnel
• infinitive: to runnel
• gerund: runneling
• participle: runneling

Origin and Evolution of runnel

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'runnel' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'ronel' meaning small stream or brook.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'runnel' has retained its original meaning of a small stream or brook, and is still commonly used in this context today.