What does RILLE mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A long, narrow valley or channel on the surface of the moon.
2. A groove or furrow in rock or soil.

Pronunciations

• US: /rɪl/
• UK: /rʌɪl/

Origin and Usage

The word "rille" originated in the mid-19th century from the German word "Rille," which means groove or furrow. It is commonly used in the field of astronomy to describe the long, narrow valleys or channels on the surface of the moon. It is also used in geology to describe grooves or furrows in rock or soil.

Synonyms

• Channel
• Groove
• Furrow

Related Words

• Ridge
• Crust
• Layer
• Stria
• Trace

Example Sentences

1. The moons surface is covered with rilles and craters.
2. The geologist studied the rilles in the rock formation.