lin
Translation
waterfall, cascade, pool below a waterfall
Examples
The river tumbled over the lin into the gorge.
The river tumbled over the lin into the gorge.
Grammar Patterns
((a lin)) a waterfall (Scottish/N. English) The river tumbled over the lin.
Similar Words
Synonyms: waterfall, cascade, cataract
Etymology
From Old English 'hlynn' (torrent) or Old Norse 'linr' (pool).
Memory Tips
A short word for a fall of water. Imagine a 'line' of water dropping down.