English dictionary

riffle

/'r/i/f/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

noun.event

Synonyms ripple rippling wavelet

Source: WordNet 3.0
shuffling by splitting the pack and interweaving the two halves at their corners

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
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 <i>ripple</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913
A ripple in a stream or current of water; also, a place where the water ripples, as on a shallow rapid.

noun

Source: webster1913

twitch or flutter

verb.contact

Synonyms flick ruffle

Source: WordNet 3.0
look through a book or other written material

verb.perception

Synonyms flick flip leaf riff thumb

Source: WordNet 3.0
stir up (water) so as to form ripples

verb.motion

Synonyms cockle ripple ruffle undulate

Source: WordNet 3.0
shuffle (playing cards) by separating the deck into two parts and riffling with the thumbs so the cards intermix

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0