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rivulet Definition

rivu·let (rivyo̵̅o̅ lit, -yə-)

noun

a little stream; brook

Etymology: earlier rivolet < It rivoletto, dim. of rivolo, dim. of rivo, stream < L rivus, brook, stream: see rival

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rivulet

n.

rivulet Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • water: Let the pain flow out from you down through your feet along with the rivulets of water.
  • sweat: With each heartbeat her blood would sizzle, scorching Annamika until rivulets of sweat ran down her hot body.
  • gasoline: One car's fuel tank has burst and a rivulet of gasoline is running toward an upturned car.
  • blood: Any pity we feel, any seeds of identification that Bittersweet waters, get shot straight down in rivulets of blood and gore.

Converse of subject

cross: It is a large and handsome mansion, with beautiful pleasure grounds crossed by a small rivulet.

Converse of object

  • cross: A bridge crosses the rivulet on the site of the ancient stone ford, which gave name to the village.
  • flow: When it flowed this rivulet was reputed to mark the ancient boundary between the parishes of Cardiff and Llandaf.
  • become: The ditch alongside the footpath known as Gypsy Lane has become a rivulet in its own right.

Adjective modifier

  • small: A small rivulet arches over a cliff, the movement of sun on water spring leaves in a light breeze.
  • little: Springs start here and there at the feet of the hills; and little rivulets pour away in all directions.
  • several: There are several rivulets and burns in this parish.
  • tiny: My face is wet, tiny rivulets form on my coat running down to that huge sponge of a forest floor.
  • numerous: The country through which they passed was not only well wooded, but well watered by numerous rivulets.
  • clear: On the left hand, almost close to the high road, I met with a singularly clear rivulet.

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