Definition of ruffle

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Ruffle (v. t.) To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum..

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Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread; as, to whip a ruffle..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) A state of being ruffled or disturbed; disturbance; agitation; commotion; as, to put the mind in a ruffle..
Crimp :: Crimp (v. t.) To fold or plait in regular undulation in such a way that the material will retain the shape intended; to give a wavy appearance to; as, to crimp the border of a cap; to crimp a ruffle. Cf. Crisp..
Fondness :: Fondness (n.) Doting affection; tender liking; strong appetite, propensity, or relish; as, he had a fondness for truffles..
Fluted :: Fluted (a.) Decorated with flutes; channeled; grooved; as, a fluted column; a fluted ruffle; a fluted spectrum..
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffled varex or fold on certain shells.
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A similar ruffle around the legs or other appendages of animals.
Plait :: Plait (v. t.) To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To discompose; to agitate; to disturb.
Frislet :: Frislet (n.) A kind of small ruffle.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent..
Ruffled :: Ruffled (imp. & p. p.) of Ruffl.
Serenely :: Serenely (adv.) With unruffled temper; coolly; calmly.
Ruffler :: Ruffler (n.) That which ruffles; specifically, a sewing machine attachment for making ruffles..
Unruffled :: Unruffled (a.) Not ruffled or agitated; smooth; calm; tranquil; quiet.
Ruffler :: Ruffler (n.) One who ruffles; a swaggerer; a bully; a ruffian.
Fluting :: Fluting (n.) Decoration by means of flutes or channels; a flute, or flutes collectively; as, the fluting of a column or pilaster; the fluting of a lady's ruffle..
Puff :: Puff (v. t.) To cause to swell or dilate; to inflate; to ruffle with puffs; -- often with up; as, a bladder puffed with air..
Trub :: Trub (n.) A truffle.
Unruffle :: Unruffle (v. i.) To cease from being ruffled or agitated.
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