noun
riffle
Riffle (noun) means a swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken water.
noun
1
A swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken water.
2
A succession of small waves.
3
A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed. Also one of the cleats, grooves or steps in such trough.
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Etymology
Possible alteration of ruffle, from Middle English ruffelen, akin to Low German ruffelen (“to crumple”).
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What is the meaning of riffle?
"riffle" (noun) means a swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken water.
What are the different meanings of riffle?
"riffle" has 3 main meanings: 1. A swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken water; 2. A succession of small waves; 3. A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed. Also one of the cleats, grooves or steps in such trough.