nounπShareAny gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration."She loved the dress with the lace ruffle at the hem."materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDisturbance; agitation; commotion."to put the mind in a ruffle"actionsituationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff."The drummer played a soft ruffle on the snare drum before the main beat of the song. "musicsoundmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur."While walking along the beach, the marine biology student carefully collected a ruffle, noting its species and location for her research project. "animaloceanbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric."Ruffle the end of the cuff."materialstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disturb; especially, to cause to flutter."Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure."natureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent."The crowd began to ruffle as the concert was delayed due to the bad weather. "natureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter."The papers on the desk ruffled as the wind blew through the open window. "appearancenatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger."The student's voice ruffled his teacher's composure, making her lose her train of thought. "attitudecharacteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle."The wind began to ruffle the surface of the calm lake. "appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo erect in a ruff, as feathers."The bird ruffled its feathers against the cold wind. "appearanceanimalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum."The drummer began to ruffle the drum to signal the start of the parade. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw together in a disorderly manner."The children ruffled their blankets and pillows, making a big mess in the room before bed. "actionappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
