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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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   ripple meaning: 1. to move in small waves, or to make something move in small waves: 2. a small wave or series of…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRIPPLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a small wave or series of small waves on the surface of water: She dived in, sending ripples across the pool. ripple noun [C] (SOUND) something that spreads through a place in a gentle way: a ripple of applause / laughter. (Definition of ripple from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of ripple.

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   ripple meaning, definition, what is ripple: to move in small waves, or to make somet...: Learn more.

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   Mar 9, 2024 · A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid . I dropped a small stone into the pond and watched the ripples spread. The ebbing tide had left ripples in the sand. A sound similar to that of undulating water. A style of ice cream in which flavors have been coarsely blended together.

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   a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as.... Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

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   Definition of ripple verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. a. : to become lightly ruffled or covered with small waves. b. : to flow in small waves. c. : to fall in soft undulating folds. the scarf rippled to the floor. 2. : to flow with a light rise and fall of sound or inflection. laughter rippled over the audience. 3. : to move with an undulating motion or so as to cause ripples.