triklen

flow in drops or a small stream

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A barely open faucet releases a very thin, gently descending stream of water into a basin, with tiny ripples and no vigorous splash.

verb / noun

trickle

TRIK-ul/ˈtrɪkl/

A slow flow in very small amounts.

Etymology

trickleMiddle Englishflow in drops or a small stream

Middle English triklen described tears or blood running down in drops or a small, interrupted stream. That early usage already captures the modern sense; its deeper origin is uncertain.

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