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trickling

Trickling (noun) means a slow, thin flow, or the sound it makes. Example: “The trickling of the stream helped her fall asleep.”

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A slow, thin flow, or the sound it makes.
"The trickling of the stream helped her fall asleep."

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In plain EnglishThe noun form of trickle — the act or sound of something flowing thinly and slowly.

Word forms

tricklings plural

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What does “trickling” mean?

The word “trickling” means a slow, thin flow, or the sound it makes. In plain terms, the noun form of trickle — the act or sound of something flowing thinly and slowly.

How do you use “trickling” in a sentence?

Here is “trickling” used in a sentence: “The trickling of the stream helped her fall asleep.”

What part of speech is “trickling”?

“Trickling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of trickling?

"trickling" (noun) means a slow, thin flow, or the sound it makes.

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