die Flutrinne
Translation
flood channel, spillway, gully
Examples
Die Flutrinne leitet das Wasser sicher ab.
The flood channel drains the water safely.
Man baute eine neue Flutrinne zum Schutz.
A new spillway was built for protection.
Grammar Patterns
to build a flood channel eine Flutrinne bauen A new flood channel was built for protection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Flutkanal, Hochwasserentlastungskanal
Etymology
A compound word from 'Flut' (flood) and 'Rinne' (gutter, channel).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'Rinne' (channel) for the 'Flut' (flood).