rill Definition
- 1a small stream or brook
- 2a narrow groove or fissure made in the ground by erosion
Using rill: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rill" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The rill flowed gently through the meadow.
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The rainwater had formed a rill in the soil.
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The rill was home to many small fish and insects.
rill Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with rill
the process of soil being removed by the concentrated flow of water in small channels or rills
Example
Rill erosion can cause significant damage to agricultural land.
grooves or lines left on the surface of a material, especially soil, by the flow of water
Example
The rill marks on the hillside showed the path of the water during heavy rains.
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The rill work on the building's facade added an elegant touch to its design.
Summary: rill in Brief
A 'rill' [ril] is a small stream or brook, often found in meadows and other natural settings. It can also refer to a narrow groove or fissure made in the ground by erosion. Examples include 'The rill flowed gently through the meadow.' and 'The rainwater had formed a rill in the soil.' 'Rill' extends into phrases like 'rill erosion,' which describes soil being removed by the flow of water, and 'rill marks,' which are grooves left on the surface of a material by water.
