RIFFLE

Riffle

A Riffle is a short, relatively shallow and coarse-bedded length of stream over which the stream flows at higher velocity and higher turbulence than it normally does in comparison to a pool.

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riffle

Noun

  1. A fast-flowing, 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.
  4. A quick skim through the pages of a book.
  5. The act of shuffling cards; the sound made while shuffling cards.

Verb

  1. To flow over a fast moving shallow part of a stream.
  2. To ruffle with a rippling action.
  3. To skim or flick through the pages of a book.
  4. To leaf through rapidly.
  5. To shuffle playing cards by separating the deck in two and sliding the thumbs along the edges of the cards to mix the two parts.
  6. To idly manipulate objects with the fingers.
  7. To prepare samples of material using a riffler.


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