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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRIPPLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a sound or feeling that spreads through a person or group of people, gradually increasing and then becoming smaller: 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). [ U ]

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIPPLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. countable noun. Ripples are little waves on the surface of water caused by the wind or by something moving in or on the water. 2. verb. When the surface of an area of water ripples or when something ripples it, a number of little waves appear on it. You throw a pebble in a pool and it ripples.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishripple noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   [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.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › rippleRipple - definition of ripple by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. (Physical Geography) a slight wave or undulation on the surface of water. 2. a small wave or undulation in fabric, hair, etc. 3. a sound reminiscent of water flowing quietly in ripples: a ripple of laughter. 4. (Electronics) electronics an oscillation of small amplitude superimposed on a steady value. 5.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryripple | definition in the 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.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › rippleripple | meaning of ripple in Longman Dictionary of ...

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

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rippleRipple - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.