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Rippling

of Ripple

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Broader term 1

Wave 76% connected

See Waive.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 4

Gurgle 74% connected

To run or flow in a broken, irregular, noisy current, as water from a bottle, or a small stream among pebbles or stones.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Gurgle 74% connected

To run or flow in a broken, irregular, noisy current, as water from a bottle, or a small stream among pebbles or stones.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Riffle 74% connected

A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Riffle 74% connected

A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 3

Riffle 92% connected

A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Ripple 92% connected

An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Wavelet 92% connected

A little wave; a ripple.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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