Definition
- (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.”
- (noun) A sound similar to that of undulating water.
- (noun) 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.”
- (noun) A small oscillation of an otherwise steady signal.
- (verb) To move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate.
- (verb) To propagate like a moving wave.
- (verb) To make a sound as of water running gently over a rough bottom, or the breaking of ripples on the shore.
- (verb) To shape into a series of ripples.
- (verb) 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.
Word stats
- Ripples contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ripples mean?
A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.
What are the anagrams of Ripples?
Valid anagrams: slipper.
How many letters are in Ripples?
Ripples has 7 letters.
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