runnel

noun
UK: /ˈrʌnəl/
US: /ˈrʌnəl/

  1. A narrow channel in the ground for liquid to flow through.

    1. The rain flowed down the runnel.
    2. The small runnel directed water away from the foundation of the building after the storm.

Synonyms

channel rivulet gully
runnel intransitive-verb

  1. To flow or trickle in a small stream or channel.

    1. Water runnel down the hill.
    2. Melted snow began to runnel along the frozen ground towards the river.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "runnel" is /ˈrʌnəl/ in British English and /ˈrʌnəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "runnel": channel, rivulet, gully.

Example usage of "runnel": "The rain flowed down the runnel.". More examples on the page.