Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
water-ripple
noun
ˈwɔːtər ˈrɪpəl
Definition
A rippling effect seen on the surface of water, caused by movement or disturbances.
Examples
- As the stone skipped across the lake, each bounce created delightful water-ripples.
- The gentle breeze caused water-ripples to dance across the pond.
- She watched the water-ripples spread from where the fish had jumped.
Meaning
Water-ripples occur when something disturbs the surface of a body of water, creating small waves that move outward from the point of disturbance.
Synonyms
- wave
- undulation
- oscillation
