noun Download 🔗Share A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s). Examples : "The actress wore a large, white ruff around her neck, making her look like a queen from the Elizabethan era. " appearance style history wear culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Anything formed with plaits or flutings like a frill. Examples : "The Elizabethan queen in the history book wore a large, white ruff around her neck. " appearance style wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Senses relating to animals. Examples : "The dog's thick, white ruff protected its neck from the cold wind. " animal biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A collar on a shaft or other piece to prevent endwise motion. Examples : "The carpenter added a ruff to the wooden shaft to keep it from slipping out of the machine. " machine part technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An exhibition of haughtiness or pride. Examples : "Her ruff at being passed over for the promotion was obvious to everyone in the office. " attitude character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Tumultuous or wanton conduct or procedure. Examples : "The school principal couldn't tolerate the ruff that erupted in the cafeteria during lunch. " action attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff. Examples : "She decided to ruff the neckline of her blouse with delicate lace for a more elegant look. " style wear appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share Of a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it. Examples : "The inexperienced falcon, still learning to hunt, would often ruff the rabbit instead of seizing it properly. " animal bird action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To ruffle; to disorder. Examples : "The strong wind began to ruff my hair as I walked to school. " appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share Of a bird: to ruffle its feathers. Examples : "The robin hopped onto the branch and began to ruff its feathers, shaking off the morning dew. " bird animal action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To boast, to brag. Examples : "He likes to ruff about his high test scores, even though others did well too. " attitude character language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To speak in a loud and domineering manner; to bluster, to swagger. Examples : "The manager would often ruff at his employees, yelling about missed deadlines and making them feel small. " communication character language attitude action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Arripis georgianus, a fish found in cool waters off the southern coast of Australia; the Australian herring or tommy ruff. Examples : "The fisherman caught a ruff while out on the boat. " fish animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bottom-dwelling carnivorous fish of the family Sparidae found in temperate and tropical waters; a porgy or sea bream. Examples : "The fisherman was pleased to find a large ruff among his catch of the day. " fish animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Gymnocephalus cernua, a small Eurasian freshwater fish. Examples : "The aquarium included several common species, such as goldfish and guppies, but also a less familiar fish called a ruff. " fish animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Other species in the same genus. Examples : "While the sandpiper is known for its drab coloring, the ruff, a related bird, boasts a much more varied and extravagant plumage, illustrating that even within the same genus, there can be striking differences. " animal biology bird Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An instance of ruffing, or an opportunity to ruff, when unable to follow suit. Examples : "During the card game, John had a ruff, since he couldn't follow the spades suit. " game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A game similar to whist and its predecessor. Examples : "My grandfather enjoyed playing ruff with his friends at the senior center. " game entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To play a trump card to a trick when unable to follow suit (that is, to play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card). Examples : "My sister had no hearts in her hand, so she ruffed the trick with her only spade. " game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share Especially in the form ruff out: to defeat (a card, etc.) by ruffing, thus establishing the master card in the suit led. Examples : "In the card game, he ruffed out his opponent's lead card, establishing the ace of spades as the master card. " game sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruffle. Examples : "The snare drum played a soft ruff before the band launched into the main melody. " sound music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To beat a ruff or ruffle, as on a drum. Examples : "The drummer began to ruff a complex rhythm on his snare drum, building anticipation for the song. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share Of a drum, etc.: to have a ruff or ruffle beaten on it. Examples : "The drummer began to ruff the snare drum, creating a tense, anticipatory sound before the singer started. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection Download 🔗Share The bark of a dog; arf, woof. Examples : "I heard a "ruff!" from under the porch - it must be the neighbor's dog. " animal sound language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Not smooth; uneven. Examples : "The dog's fur felt ruff after playing in the mud. " appearance quality Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Approximate; hasty or careless; not finished. Examples : "a rough estimate; a rough sketch of a building; a rough plan" quality style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Difficult; trying. Examples : "Being a teenager nowadays can be rough." attitude condition situation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Crude; unrefined Examples : "His manners are a bit rough, but he means well." quality character appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Violent; not careful or subtle Examples : "This box has been through some rough handling." character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Loud and hoarse; offensive to the ear; harsh; grating. Examples : "a rough tone; a rough voice" sound quality Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Not polished; uncut; said of a gem. Examples : "a rough diamond" quality appearance material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share Somewhat ill; sick Examples : "I felt a bit ruff this morning, so I stayed home from school. " medicine condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Unwell due to alcohol; hungover Examples : ""Mark was feeling quite ruff this morning after the party last night, so he stayed home from work." " condition body medicine drink sensation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading