ripple

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a small wave on the surface of a liquid
noun (electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value
verb stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From an alteration of rimple.

*Edge of the Ripple, The. — The best short stories of 1917, and the yearbook of the American short story, Unknown
“This is indeed a pleasant road,” said Ripple. — Flower Fables, Louisa May Alcott
“Oh, Harry!” cried the lad, with a ripple of laughter. — The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde

rippling, riffle, wavelet

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