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RIFFLES Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word riffles. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word riffles. (close relations)
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flick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light sharp contact (usually with something flexible)

• a short stroke

• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

verb

• flash intermittently

• look through a book or other written material

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a quick motion

• shine unsteadily

• twitch or flutter

• cause to make a snapping sound

• touch or hit with a light, quick blow

• remove with a flick (of the hand)

ripple
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a small wave on the surface of a liquid

• (electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

ruffle
verbv
noun

• a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

• a high tight collar

• a noisy fight

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• trouble or vex

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discompose

• twitch or flutter

• mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

• erect or fluff up

• disturb the smoothness of

• pleat or gather into a ruffle

cockle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• common edible European bivalve

• common edible, burrowing European bivalve mollusk that has a strong, rounded shell with radiating ribs

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

flip
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return

• a suite of internet protocols, which provide Security transparency, security and network management.

• hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg

• a sudden, quick movement

• the act of flipping a coin

• a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water

• (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

verb

• lightly throw to see which side comes up

• cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

• look through a book or other written material

• toss with a sharp movement so as to cause to turn over in the air

• cause to move with a flick

• throw or toss with a light motion

• move with a flick or light motion

• turn upside down, or throw so as to reverse

• react in an excited, delighted, or surprised way

• go mad, go crazy

• reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)

leaf
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

• a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)

• hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)

verb

• look through a book or other written material

• turn over pages

• produce leaves, of plants

riff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation

• a Berber living in northern Morocco

verb

• look through a book or other written material

• play riffs

rippling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a small wave on the surface of a liquid

thumb
nounn
noun

• the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb

• the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb

• a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse

verb

• travel by getting free rides from motorists

• look through a book or other written material

• feel or handle with the fingers

undulate
verbv
adjective satellite

• having a wavy margin and rippled surface

verb

• stir up (water) so as to form ripples

• occur in soft rounded shapes

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• increase and decrease in volume or pitch, as if in waves

wavelet
nounn
noun

• a small wave on the surface of a liquid

Best Hypernyms For RIFFLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for riffles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
shuffle displace flow flux make mix move peruse ruffle shuffling wave
Phrases (1)
moving ridge

Alternatives for FLICK

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