noun
acker
A-kuh
Acker (noun) means a ripple or small wave on the surface of a river or lake. Example: “An acker spread across the pond as the fish surfaced.”
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A ripple or small wave on the surface of a river or lake.
"An acker spread across the pond as the fish surfaced."
How to use acker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA minor, mostly regional/dialect word for a small ripple on water.
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Word forms
- Plural
- ackers
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Etymology
Origin unclear; possibly related to "eagre," an old word for a tidal wave in a river.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for acker
hacker
backer
Packer
cracker
slacker
blacker
attacker
hijacker
nutcracker
linebacker
firecracker
safecracker
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Frequently asked questions
What does “acker” mean?
The word “acker” means a ripple or small wave on the surface of a river or lake. In plain terms, a minor, mostly regional/dialect word for a small ripple on water.
How do you pronounce “acker”?
“Acker” is pronounced A-kuh (/ˈa.kə/ in IPA).
How do you use “acker” in a sentence?
Here is “acker” used in a sentence: “An acker spread across the pond as the fish surfaced.”
What part of speech is “acker”?
“Acker” is a noun.
