riffle (Meaning)
riffle (n)
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
shuffling by splitting the pack and interweaving the two halves at their corners
riffle (v)
twitch or flutter
look through a book or other written material
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
shuffle (playing cards) by separating the deck into two parts and riffling with the thumbs so the cards intermix
riffle (n.)
A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed; also, one of the cleats, grooves, or steps in such a trough. Also called ripple.
A ripple in a stream or current of water; also, a place where the water ripples, as on a shallow rapid.
Synonyms & Antonyms of riffle
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riffle Sentence Examples
- The kayaker skillfully navigated the riffle, avoiding the treacherous rocks.
- The gentle riffle provided a soothing soundtrack to the hiker's solitude.
- The fisherman carefully cast his line into the riffle, hoping for a bite.
- The river's riffles created a series of small waterfalls, adding to its scenic charm.
- The riffle's rapid current carried away the fallen leaves, revealing the riverbed beneath.
- The ducks bobbed and swam through the riffle, their feathers glistening in the sunlight.
- The riffle washed over the stones, creating a melodic chorus of rushing water.
- The river's riffles provided an ideal habitat for aquatic insects.
- The heavy rain transformed the gentle riffle into a raging torrent.
- The kayaker's boat flipped in the turbulent riffle, sending him into the swirling water.
FAQs About the word riffle
a small wave on the surface of a liquid, shuffling by splitting the pack and interweaving the two halves at their corners, twitch or flutter, look through a boo
flip, thumb, leaf, skim,, glance (at),scan, browse, look over, dip
study, pore (over), study, pore (over),,
The kayaker skillfully navigated the riffle, avoiding the treacherous rocks.
The gentle riffle provided a soothing soundtrack to the hiker's solitude.
The fisherman carefully cast his line into the riffle, hoping for a bite.
The river's riffles created a series of small waterfalls, adding to its scenic charm.
