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| rip·ple [ rípp'l ] |
verb (past and past participle rip·pled, present participle rip·pling, 3rd person present singular rip·ples) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb have or give something wavy flow: to flow or move in tiny gentle waves, or disturb a surface with such waves
  a breeze rippled the water
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2. transitive and intransitive verb appear wavy on surface: to have a wavy appearance or form, or make something have a wavy appearance or form
shiny black rippled hair
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3. intransitive verb make lapping sound: to make a gentle lapping sound
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4. intransitive verb rise and fall in volume: to pass through a group or place, increasing and decreasing in loudness
Laughter rippled around the room.
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noun (plural rip·ples) |
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1. tiny wave or series of waves: a small wave or series of gentle waves across a surface
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2. gentle wavy shape or mark: something that resembles a ripple in its smooth undulating shape
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3. sound rising and falling in volume: a sound that passes through a group or place, increasing and decreasing in loudness
a ripple of scorn
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4. geology shallow broken river water: an area of shallow water in a river broken by rocks or sand bars
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5. electricity oscillation of current: a small oscillation of electrical current
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plural noun rip·ples |
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consequences: a series of repercussions or consequences
The ripples of the sector's downturn continue to be felt.
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adjective |
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food with second flavor mixed in: with a second flavor partly combined or marbled through
raspberry ripple ice cream
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| [Late 17th century. < ?] |
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| rip·pler noun |
| rip·ply adjective |
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