- ripple
- rip|ple1 [ `rıpl ] verb1. ) intransitive or transitive if a liquid ripples or if something ripples it, it moves gently in small waves:A slight wind rippled the lake's surface.a ) 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 a group of people, it spreads gradually:ripple around/through: Laughter rippled around the room.Polly flinched at the thrill that rippled through her.ripplerip|ple 2 [ `rıpl ] noun count1. ) 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.a ) something that looks like a wave:There were ripples in the sand.2. ) a sound that gets gradually louder and then quieter:There was a ripple in the audience as he announced his plans.a ripple of laughter/applause: A ripple of laughter lessened the tension.3. ) an emotion that spreads gradually through a person or a group of people:The issue has caused a few ripples among the islanders.ripple of: Ralph felt a ripple of fear pass through him.raspberry/chocolate etc. rippleICE-CREAM that has lines of a RASPBERRY/chocolate, etc. flavored substance in it
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.