ripple

One entry found for ripple.

Main Entry: ¹rip·ple
Pronunciation: 'ri-p&l
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): rip·pled; rip·pling /-p(&-)li[ng]/
Etymology: perhaps frequentative of ¹rip
intransitive verb
1 a : to become lightly ruffled or covered with small waves b : to flow in small waves c : to fall in soft undulating folds <the scarf rippled to the floor>
2 : to flow with a light rise and fall of sound or inflection <laughter rippled over the audience>
3 : to move with an undulating motion or so as to cause ripples <the canoe rippled through the water>
4 : to have or produce a ripple effect : SPREAD <the news rippled outwards>
transitive verb
1 : to stir up small waves on
2 : to impart a wavy motion or appearance to <rippling his arm muscles>
3 : to utter or play with a slight rise and fall of sound
- rip·pler /-p(&-)l&r/ noun