nounπShareA moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid."I dropped a small stone into the pond and watched the ripples spread."naturephysicsenvironmentoceanphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sound similar to that of undulating water."The soft ripples of the wind chimes reminded me of a gentle stream. "soundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA style of ice cream in which flavors have been coarsely blended together."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."foodstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small oscillation of an otherwise steady signal."The doctor noticed small ripples on the heart monitor, indicating a slight irregularity in the patient's heartbeat. "signalelectronicsphysicstechnologyfrequencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate."The wind ripples across the lake, creating small waves. "natureenvironmentoceanweatherappearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo propagate like a moving wave."The news of the promotion quickly rippled through the office. "naturephysicsenvironmentactionphenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a sound as of water running gently over a rough bottom, or the breaking of ripples on the shore."The stream ripples gently as it flows over the rocks. "soundnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shape into a series of ripples."The chef carefully ripples the dough, creating beautiful patterns for the bread. "natureenvironmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo launch or unleash in rapid succession."The company's new marketing campaign ripples out across social media, with ads appearing every few minutes. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo scratch, tear, or break slightly; graze"The cat ripples the surface of the milk with its paw, testing if it's cold enough. "actionappearancemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc."The farmer used the flax ripples to remove the seeds from the harvested stalks. "agricultureutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc.), by means of a ripple."The farmer had to ripple the flax stalks before he could spin the fibers into linen. "agricultureplantprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
