brook

/brʊk/

Definitions

1. noun

A small stream of water; a little river.

“The hikers followed the brook through the forest until it emptied into the lake.”

2. verb

To flow in a small, gentle stream.

“The rain brooks down the windows on a stormy day.”

3. verb

To conceal or cover (something) by gradually filling it up, so as to make it invisible.

“The sand brooks the entrance to the cave.”

Synonyms

  • creek
  • rivulet
  • stream

Antonyms

  • river