A rillA very small stream or narrow water-made groove in the earth. is a small stream or a tiny channelA narrow passage or groove that guides water or other movement. cut into the ground by flowing water. The word is most often used in poeticUsing language that is imaginative, lyrical, or like poetry. or descriptive writing.
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Rill Meaning
a very small stream of water
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small stream
Example: A cold rill ran down the hillside after the rain.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- rivulet — A close synonym for a very small stream.
- run — Used in some dialects or older usage for a small stream.
- runnel — A small stream; a close match in meaning.
- streamlet — A small stream; works well as a substitute.
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Other Meanings of Rill
Meaning 2
a tiny groove made by water in soil or ground
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small channel formed by soil erosion
Example: Rainwater cut a rill through the soft earth.
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Rill Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- rivulet
- runnel
- streamlet
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Common Mistakes
- People may confuse rill with similar-looking words like rail or reel, but those have different meanings.
- Rill usually refers to water or erosion, not a general ditch or trench.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does rill mean?
Rill means a very small stream, or a tiny channel cut by running water.
What is a synonym for rill?
Common synonyms for the stream meaning are rivulet, runnel, and streamlet.
Is rill a common word?
It is not very common in everyday speech and is more often found in literary or descriptive writing.
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