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Word: Riffle
Speech Type: Verb
early 18th century (used of the harmful effect of a storm): perhaps partly a variant of the verb rifle, and partly a variant of the verb ruffle, influenced by ripple
ˈrɪfl
turn over something, especially the pages of a book, quickly and casually
Short Definition:turn over something quickly
Examples:- he riffled through the pages
- she opened a book and riffled the pages
shuffle (playing cards) by flicking up and releasing the corners or sides of two piles of cards so that they intermingle and may be slid together to form a single pile
Short Definition:shuffle playing cards by flicking up and releasing corners or sides of two piles of cards so that they intermingle and may be slid together to form single pile
Examples:- he riffled the deck of cards
Word: Riffle
Speech Type: Noun
ˈrɪfl
an act or sound of riffling through something
Short Definition:act or sound of riffling through something
Examples:- just a riffle through the books
- the loudest sound was the constant riffle of paper as people looked at the agendas
a rocky or shallow part of a stream or river where the water flows brokenly
Short Definition:rocky or shallow part of stream or river where water flows brokenly
Examples:- the river's sweeping riffles and deep pools provide a superb habitat for salmon
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