ripple
noun/ˈrɪpəl/
Frequency rank: #8,522 most common English word
Meaning
a small wave or series of waves spreading outward from a central point on the surface of water
Example sentence
When she dropped the stone into the pond, it created ripple after ripple across the calm water.
Synonyms & related words
- wave
- wavelet
- undulation
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