English noun: trickle | |||
1. | trickle (event) flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid | ||
Samples | There's a drip through the roof. | ||
Synonyms | dribble, drip | ||
Broader (hypernym) | flow, flowing | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | intravenous drip | ||
English verb: trickle | |||
1. | trickle (motion) run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream | ||
Samples | Water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose. Reports began to dribble in. | ||
Examples | Water and oil trickle into the bowl | ||
Synonyms | dribble, filter | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. Something is ----ing PP | ||
Broader (hypernym) | course, feed, flow, run | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | leach, percolate | ||