What does RILLS mean?

Definition of Rills 1. Parts of Speech:

Rills is a noun.

2. Definitions:

Rills are small, narrow, shallow channels or grooves in the ground that are formed by the flow of water.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /rɪlz/

UK: /rɪlz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "rills" originated from the Old English word "ryllan," which means "to run." It has been used in English since at least the 15th century to describe small channels or grooves formed by the flow of water. Rills are commonly found on hillsides and other sloping terrain, where they can help to transport water and prevent erosion.

5. Synonyms:

Channels, grooves, rivulets, streams, brooks.

6. Related Words:

Brook, creek, river, stream.

7. Example Sentences:

• The heavy rain had created rills in the soft earth.
• The farmer dug rills to help drain the water from his fields.
• The hiker followed the rill up the hillside.
• The rills on the hillside were evidence of the erosion caused by the heavy rains.
• The stream had carved deep rills into the rocky landscape.