nounπShareA swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken water."The children splashed in the shallow riffle of the creek, enjoying the cool, broken water. "geographynatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA succession of small waves."The gentle riffle on the lake's surface shimmered in the morning sun. "natureoceanweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed. Also one of the cleats, grooves or steps in such trough."The miner carefully checked the riffle in his sluice box for any gold nuggets that had been trapped. "geologytechnicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quick skim through the pages of a book."After realizing he'd studied the wrong chapter, Mark gave his textbook a quick riffle to find the correct page. "languageliteratureactionwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of shuffling cards; the sound made while shuffling cards."The constant riffle of the cards was the only sound in the otherwise silent poker room. "gamesoundactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flow over a swift, shallow part of a stream."The small creek riffled over the rocks, making a gentle splashing sound. "naturegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ruffle with a rippling action."The wind riffled the surface of the lake, creating small waves. "actionnaturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo skim or flick through the pages of a book."She began to riffle through the textbook, searching for the answer to the question. "actionlanguageliteraturewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leaf through rapidly."I quickly riffled through the pages of the magazine, looking for the recipe. "actionwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shuffle playing cards by separating the deck in two and sliding the thumbs along the edges of the cards to mix the two parts."The magician started to riffle the deck of cards, preparing for his next trick. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo idly manipulate objects with the fingers."While waiting for the teacher, Sarah began to riffle through the pages of her textbook. "actionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare samples of material using a riffler."The geologist had to riffle the soil sample before sending it to the lab for analysis to ensure it was representative of the whole area. "materialprocesstechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn seal engraving, a small metal disc at the end of a tool."The engraver carefully positioned the riffle on the seal before starting the design. "technicalartdeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
