Ripple
Definition of Ripple
Rip´ple | n. | 1. | An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc. | | v. t. | 1. | To remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc.), by means of a ripple. | | 2. | Hence, to scratch or tear. | | v. i. | 1. | To become fretted or dimpled on the surface, as water when agitated or running over a rough bottom; to be covered with small waves or undulations, as a field of grain. | | 2. | To make a sound as of water running gently over a rough bottom, or the breaking of ripples on the shore. | | v. t. | 1. | To fret or dimple, as the surface of running water; to cover with small waves or undulations; as, the breeze rippled the lake. | | n. | 1. | The fretting or dimpling of the surface, as of running water; little curling waves. | | 2. | A little wave or undulation; a sound such as is made by little waves; as, a ripple of laughter. |
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