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trickling

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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.

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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.