noun Download 🔗Share Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration. Examples : "She loved the dress with the lace ruffle at the hem." appearance style material wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Disturbance; agitation; commotion. Examples : "to put the mind in a ruffle" situation condition event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff. Examples : "The tense atmosphere was broken only by the quiet ruffles of the snare drum, signaling the start of the competition. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur. Examples : "While walking on the beach after the storm, we found ruffles attached to a large shell, evidence that a lightning whelk had recently laid its eggs. " animal organism biology ocean nature science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric. Examples : "Ruffle the end of the cuff." material style appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter. Examples : "Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure." nature action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent. Examples : "The calm surface of the lake ruffles when the wind picks up. " nature weather action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter. Examples : "The wind ruffles the leaves on the trees. " appearance action nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger. Examples : "He always ruffles when he wins at chess, strutting around and boasting about his victory. " attitude character action style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle. Examples : "The seamstress carefully ruffled the fabric to create a delicate, pleated design on the dress. " appearance style material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To erect in a ruff, as feathers. Examples : "The robin ruffles its feathers to stay warm in the cold wind. " animal bird biology anatomy appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum. Examples : "The drummer ruffles the snare drum to create a suspenseful roll. " music military sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw together in a disorderly manner. Examples : "The strong wind ruffles my hair as I walk to school. " action way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading