riffle
A swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken waterA swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken water.
Meaning
7 sensesA swift, shallow part of a stream causing broken water.
перекатperekát
A succession of small waves.
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
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.
A quick skim through the pages of a book.
Synonym of riffle shuffle
The sound made while shuffling cards.
In seal engraving, a small metal disc at the end of a tool.
Translations
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Origin
Possible alteration of ruffle, from Middle English ruffelen, akin to Low German ruffelen (Possible alteration of ruffle, from Middle English ruffelen, akin to Low German ruffelen (“to crumple”).
From Danish [Term?] (“a groove”).
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