noun Download 🔗Share A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid. Examples : "I dropped a small stone into the pond and watched the ripples spread." nature physics environment ocean phenomena Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sound similar to that of undulating water. Examples : "The soft ripples of the wind chimes reminded me of a gentle stream. " sound nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A style of ice cream in which flavors have been coarsely blended together. Examples : "I enjoy fudge ripple ice cream, but I especially like to dig through the carton to get at the ripple part and eat only that." food style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small oscillation of an otherwise steady signal. Examples : "The doctor noticed small ripples on the heart monitor, indicating a slight irregularity in the patient's heartbeat. " signal electronics physics technology frequency Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate. Examples : "The wind ripples across the lake, creating small waves. " nature environment ocean weather appearance action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To propagate like a moving wave. Examples : "The news of the promotion quickly rippled through the office. " nature physics environment action phenomena Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a sound as of water running gently over a rough bottom, or the breaking of ripples on the shore. Examples : "The stream ripples gently as it flows over the rocks. " sound nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To shape into a series of ripples. Examples : "The chef carefully ripples the dough, creating beautiful patterns for the bread. " nature environment action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To scratch, tear, or break slightly; graze Examples : "The cat ripples the surface of the milk with its paw, testing if it's cold enough. " action appearance mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc. Examples : "The farmer used the flax ripples to remove the seeds from the harvested stalks. " agriculture utensil machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc.), by means of a ripple. Examples : "The farmer had to ripple the flax stalks before he could spin the fibers into linen. " agriculture plant process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading