ränna — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chute noun A sloped or vertical channel used to slide or drop objects from a higher point to a lower one.
- gutter noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.
- trench noun A long, narrow ditch dug into the ground, whether by machines, tools, or natural erosion.
- trough noun A long, open container used to hold food or water for animals.
Senses
ränna is used for these senses in English:
- chute A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.
- gutter (bowling) A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.
- trench A long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground.
- trough A short, narrow canal designed to hold water until it drains or evaporates.
chute — full definition
- noun A sloped or vertical channel used to slide or drop objects from a higher point to a lower one.
- noun A narrow passage used to funnel or confine animals, such as livestock.
- noun Informal shortening of "parachute".
gutter — full definition
- noun A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.
- noun A morally low or degrading state or environment.
- verb (of a candle flame) To flicker unsteadily as it burns down, as if about to go out.