ripple

ripple
I UK [ˈrɪp(ə)l] / US noun [countable]
Word forms "ripple":
singular ripple plural ripples
1)
a) a small wave or series of waves on the surface of a liquid

Joe threw a stone and watched the ripples spread out across the pond.

b) something that looks like a wave

There were ripples in the sand.

2) an emotion that spreads gradually through a person or a group of people

The issue has caused a few ripples amongst islanders.

ripple of:

Ralph felt a ripple of fear pass through him.

3) a sound that gets gradually louder and then quieter

There was a ripple amongst the audience as he announced his plans.

a ripple of laughter/applause:

A ripple of laughter lessened the tension.

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raspberry/chocolate etc ripple — ice-cream that has lines of a /chocolate etc flavoured substance in it


II UK [ˈrɪp(ə)l] / US verb
Word forms "ripple":
present tense I/you/we/they ripple he/she/it ripples present participle rippling past tense rippled past participle rippled
1)
a) [intransitive/transitive] if a liquid ripples, or if something ripples it, it moves gently in small waves

A slight wind rippled the lake's surface.

b) to move like waves, or to make something move like waves

You could see his muscles rippling under his T-shirt.

A light breeze rippled the trees.

2) [intransitive] if a feeling or sound ripples through someone or through a group of people, it spreads gradually
ripple around/through:

Laughter rippled around the room.

Polly flinched at the thrill that rippled through her.


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