ripple

Definitions

1. 1verb

   An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc.

2. 2transitive verb

   To remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc.), by means of a ripple.

3. 3transitive verb

   Hence, to scratch or tear.

4. 4intransitive verb

   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.

5. 5intransitive verb

   To make a sound as of water running gently over a rough bottom, or the breaking of ripples on the shore.

6. 6transitive verb

   To fret or dimple, as the surface of running water; to cover with small waves or undulations; as, the breeze rippled the lake.

7. 7noun

   The fretting or dimpling of the surface, as of running water; little curling waves.

8. 8noun

   A little wave or undulation; a sound such as is made by little waves; as, a ripple of laughter.

9. 9noun

   a small wave on the surface of water or other liquids for which the driving force is not gravity, but surface tension.

10. 10noun

    the residual AC component in the DC current output from a rectifier, expressed as a percentage of the steady component of the current.

11. 11noun

    a small wave on the surface of a liquid

    Synonyms

    riffleripplingwavelet
12. 12noun

    (electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value

13. 13verb

    stir up (water) so as to form ripples

    Synonyms

    cockleriffleruffleundulate
14. 14verb

    flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

    "babbling brooks"

    Synonyms

    babblebubbleburblegugglegurgle