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The correct spelling is ripple.
How to pronounce ripple
/ˈɹɪp(ə)l/
nounIPA: /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/
Say it like: Rip-ple
The correct spelling is ripple. A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid. For example: "I dropped a small stone into the pond and watched the ripples spread."
Usage Examples
“I dropped a small stone into the pond and watched the ripples spread.”
“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.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.
- 2.A sound similar to that of undulating water.
- 3.A style of ice cream in which flavors have been coarsely blended together.
- 4.A small oscillation of an otherwise steady signal.
- 5.An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc.
verb
- 1.To move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate.
- 2.To propagate like a moving wave.
- 3.To make a sound as of water running gently over a rough bottom, or the breaking of ripples on the shore.
- 4.To shape into a series of ripples.
- 5.To launch or unleash in rapid succession.
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