ondulation — meaning in English

English meaning

• ripple noun A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water.
• wave noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.

Senses

ondulation is used for these senses in English:

• ripple A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.
• wave A shape that alternatingly curves in opposite directions.

ripple — full definition

1. noun A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water.
2. verb To form small waves, or to spread gradually through something like a crowd.

wave — full definition

1. noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
2. noun A moving disturbance that carries energy, such as sound, light, or radio signals.
3. noun A sudden but temporary surge or increase in something.
4. verb To move your hand back and forth, usually to greet someone or say goodbye.
5. verb To move loosely back and forth, or to have an undulating shape.

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