Definition of ruffle

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of ruffle is as below...

Ruffle (v. i.) To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.

Lern More About Ruffle

Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To erect in a ruff, as feathers..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll; a ruffle..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To oughen or disturb the surface of; to make uneven by agitation or commotion.
Fluted :: Fluted (a.) Decorated with flutes; channeled; grooved; as, a fluted column; a fluted ruffle; a fluted spectrum..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) The connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of any one of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur. See Ootheca..
Rufflement :: Rufflement (n.) The act of ruffling.
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To discompose; to agitate; to disturb.
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..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) That which is ruffled; specifically, a strip of lace, cambric, or other fine cloth, plaited or gathered on one edge or in the middle, and used as a trimming; a frill..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. i.) To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent..
Ruffler :: Ruffler (n.) That which ruffles; specifically, a sewing machine attachment for making ruffles..
Plait :: Plait (v. t.) To fold; to double in narrow folds; to pleat; as, to plait a ruffle..
Frill :: Frill (v. i.) A ruffle, consisting of a fold of membrane, of hairs, or of feathers, around the neck of an animal..
Ruffleless :: Ruffleless (a.) Having no ruffle.
Tuckahoe :: Tuckahoe (n.) A curious vegetable production of the Southern Atlantic United States, growing under ground like a truffle and often attaining immense size. The real nature is unknown. Called also Indian bread, and Indian loaf..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle..
Truffle :: Truffle (n.) Any one of several kinds of roundish, subterranean fungi, usually of a blackish color. The French truffle (Tuber melanosporum) and the English truffle (T. aestivum) are much esteemed as articles of food..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t.) To furnish with ruffles; as, to ruffle a shirt..
Ruffle :: Ruffle (v. t. & i.) A state of being ruffled or disturbed; disturbance; agitation; commotion; as, to put the mind in a ruffle..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us