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    ripple
    /ˈrɪp(ə)l/

    noun

    • 1. a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it: "he dived into the pool leaving barely a ripple"
    • 2. a type of ice cream with wavy lines of coloured flavoured syrup running through it: "a family block of raspberry ripple"

    verb

    • 1. (of water) form or flow with a series of small waves on the surface: "the Mediterranean rippled and sparkled"

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  2. RIPPLE definition: 1. a small wave on the surface of water: 2. a sound or feeling that spreads through a person or…. Learn more.

  3. 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.

  4. A ripple is a small wave, ruffle, or wrinkle on the surface of something, such as water, fabric, clouds, or hair. A raindrop causes ripples in a puddle. A soft gust of wind can cause ripples on the surface of a lake, on the surface of a sheet hanging from a clothesline, or through the tall grasses in the meadow.

  5. 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.

  6. RIPPLE meaning: 1. a small wave on the surface of water: 2. a sound or feeling that spreads through a person or…. Learn more.

  7. 1. (of a liquid surface) to form small waves or undulations, as water agitated by a breeze. 2. to flow with a light rise and fall or ruffling of the surface. 3. to have, form, or fall in small undulations, ruffles, or folds.

  8. 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.

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

  10. rĭpəl. To form or have little waves or undulating movements on the surface, as water or grass stirred by a breeze. To give a wavy form or appearance to. To flow with such waves or movements on the surface. To cause to ripple. To remove the seeds from (flax, hemp, etc.) with a toothed implement resembling a comb.

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

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