ryke

/raɪk/
noun
  1. A narrow channel or stream, especially one that is artificial or used for drainage.
    • After the heavy rain, the ryke overflowed and flooded the path.
    • The farmer dug a ryke to carry water away from the field.
    • We followed the ryke through the meadow until it joined the main river.
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