单词 | riffles |
释义 | riffle1 of 2verb rif·fle ˈri-fəl riffled; riffling ˈri-f(ə-)liŋ intransitive verb 1 : to form, flow over, or move in riffles 2 : to flip cursorily : thumb riffle through the catalog transitive verb 1 : to ruffle slightly : ripple 2 a : to leaf through hastily specifically : to leaf by sliding a thumb along the edge of the leaves riffle a stack of paper b : to shuffle (playing cards) by separating the deck into two parts and riffling with the thumbs so the cards intermix 3 : to manipulate (small objects) idly between the fingers riffle 2 of 2noun1 a : a shallow extending across a streambed and causing broken water b : a stretch of water flowing over a riffle 2 : a small wave or succession of small waves : ripple 3 a : any of various contrivances (such as blocks or rails) laid on the bottom of a sluice or launder to make a series of grooves or interstices to catch and retain a mineral (such as gold) b : a groove or interstice so formed 4 : a cleat or bar fastened to an inclined surface in a gold-washing apparatus to catch and hold mineral grains 5 [riffle entry 1] a : the act or process of shuffling something (such as a deck of cards) b : the sound made while doing this riffles 1 of 2 verbas in flips to turn over pages in an idle or cursory manner Web research is convenient but doesn't offer the tactile pleasures of riffling through heavy old books Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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riffles 2 of 2nounas in wavelets Synonyms & Similar Words
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