creekbed

UK
/kriːk.bɛd/
US
/krik.bɛd/

Translations

creekbednoun
creekbeds
pl
UK
/kriːk.bɛd/
US
/krik.bɛd/
русло ручья
The creekbed was dry after the long summer.
Русло ручья было сухим после долгого лета.
creekbedadjective
UK
/ˈkriːk.bɛd/
US
/ˈkrik.bɛd/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., creekbed gravel).

Definitions

creekbednoun
The channel or bottom of a creek, typically dry except during periods of rain or high water.
After the heavy rains, the creekbed was filled with rushing water.
creekbedadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a creekbed; originating in or found within a creekbed.
The researchers collected creekbed sediments for analysis.