verb🔗ShareTo move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate."The calm lake rippled when the small boat passed by. "naturephysicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo propagate like a moving wave."The breeze rippled across the surface of the pond. "naturephysicsenvironmentappearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make a sound as of water running gently over a rough bottom, or the breaking of ripples on the shore."The stream rippled softly as it flowed over the pebbles, creating a gentle, soothing sound. "soundnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shape into a series of ripples."The breeze rippled the surface of the pond. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo launch or unleash in rapid succession."The company rippled out a series of marketing campaigns, hoping one would go viral. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo scratch, tear, or break slightly; graze"The nail rippled the freshly painted wall as I walked by. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc.), by means of a ripple."The farmer rippled the flax, separating the valuable seeds from the stalks before processing the fiber. "agricultureplantprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading