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runnel

run·nel
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ruhn-l]
    • /ˈrʌn l/
    • /ˈrʌn.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhn-l]
    • /ˈrʌn l/

Definitions of runnel word

  • noun runnel a small stream; brook; rivulet. 1
  • noun runnel a small channel, as for water. 1
  • noun runnel small stream 1
  • noun runnel a small stream 0
  • noun runnel a small stream; rivulet 0
  • noun runnel a small channel or watercourse 0

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Origin of runnel

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; run (noun) + -el diminutive suffix

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Runnel

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

runnel popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

runnel usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for runnel

noun runnel

  • beck — a nod, wave, or other gesture or signal
  • bourn — a destination; goal
  • brook — to bear; tolerate
  • brooklet — a small brook
  • creek — A creek is a narrow place where the sea comes a long way into the land.

Top questions with runnel

  • what does runnel mean?
  • what is a runnel?

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