单词 | riffling |
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 riffling verbas in flipping 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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