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   Rip·ple

   /ˈrip(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by an object dropping into it or a slight breeze: "he dived into the pool leaving barely a ripple"
   • ▪ a thing resembling a ripple or ripples in appearance or movement: "the sand undulated and was ridged with ripples"
   • ▪ a gentle rising and falling sound, especially of laughter or conversation, that spreads through a group of people: "a ripple of laughter ran around the room"
   • ▪ a particular feeling or effect that spreads through someone or something: "his words set off a ripple of excitement within her"
   • ▪ a wave on a fluid surface, the restoring force for which is provided by surface tension rather than gravity, and which consequently has a wavelength shorter than that corresponding to the minimum speed of propagation.
   • ▪ small periodic, usually undesirable, variations in electrical voltage superposed on a direct voltage or on an alternating voltage of lower frequency: "ripple current"
   • 2. a type of ice cream with wavy lines of colored flavored syrup running through it: "raspberry ripple"

   verb

   • 1. (of water) form or flow with a series of small waves on the surface: "the Mediterranean rippled and sparkled"
   • ▪ cause (the surface of water) to form small waves: "a cool wind rippled the surface of the estuary"
   • ▪ move in a way resembling a series of small waves: "fields of grain rippling in the wind"
   • ▪ (of a sound or feeling) spread through a person, group, or place: "applause rippled around the tables"

   Word Origin early 17th century (as a verb): of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ripplet noun
   • 2. ripply adjective

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   What does ripple mean?

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   How do you describe a ripple in a sentence?

   • His remarks sent a ripple of laughter through the audience. [usually singular] ripple of something a feeling that gradually spreads through a person or group of people A ripple of fear passed through him. The announcement sent a ripple of excitement through the crowd. Her visit caused no more than a ripple of interest.

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   What is a ripple example?

   • A ripple is a small wave on the surface of something, such as a ripple that forms a ring around the spot where you threw a pebble into the pond. Ripple can also be a verb. For example, you might see raindrops ripple on top of a puddle.

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   What does hardly caused a ripple mean?

   • A ripple of laughter / applause, etc. ran through the crowd. A ripple of excitement / unease, etc. flowed up her spine. News of the war hardly caused a ripple (= people showed little interest). You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: The breeze rippled the water. His muscles rippled under his skin.

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   noun. a slight wave or undulation on the surface of water. a small wave or undulation in fabric, hair, etc. a sound reminiscent of water flowing quietly in ripples. a ripple of laughter. electronics an oscillation of small amplitude superimposed on a steady value. another word for riffle.

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   A ripple is a small wave on the surface of something, such as a ripple that forms a ring around the spot where you threw a pebble into the pond. Ripple can also be a verb. For example, you might see raindrops ripple on top of a puddle.

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