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ripple

noun verb

A small wave on the surface of a liquid

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Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
IP
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. A small wave on the surface of a liquid

noun

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

verb

  1. Stir up (water) so as to form ripples

verb

  1. Flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

    “Babbling brooks”

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Babbling brooks

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