ripples Meaning & Definition
What Does Ripples Mean?
Ripples is used as a noun meaning plural of ripple. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of ripple. As a verb, it means To move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate.
Ripples Definition (Noun)
- plural of ripple
Ripples as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ripple
Noun
- A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.
I dropped a small stone into the pond and watched the ripples spread.
- A sound similar to that of undulating water.
- A style of ice cream in which flavors have been coarsely blended together.
I enjoy fudge ripple ice cream, but I especially like to dig through the carton to get at the ripple part and eat only that.
- A small oscillation of an otherwise steady signal.
Verb
- To move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate.
- To propagate like a moving wave.
- To make a sound as of water running gently over a rough bottom, or the breaking of ripples on the shore.
- To shape into a series of ripples.
- To launch or unleash in rapid succession.
Verb
- To scratch, tear, or break slightly; graze
Noun
- An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc.
Verb
- To remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc.), by means of a ripple.
Synonyms of Ripples
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Ripples synonyms and antonyms →Ripples in a Sentence
I dropped a small stone into the pond and watched the ripples spread.
I enjoy fudge ripple ice cream, but I especially like to dig through the carton to get at the ripple part and eat only that.
Word Forms & Grammar
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