Ripple Very Common

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

"A tiny pebble dropped into the pond created gentle ripples that spread outward across the water's surface."

(electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value

"The technician adjusted the power supply to eliminate the ripple that was causing the sensor readings to fluctuate erratically."

A moving disturbance, or undulation, in the surface of a fluid.

"The old farmer used the iron ripple to separate the seeds from the stalks before baling the hay."

An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc.

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

"The stone skipped across the pond and rippled the surface into concentric circles."

flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

"babbling brooks"

To move like the undulating surface of a body of water; to undulate.

"After harvesting the flax, they used a wooden rake to rip the seeds out of the stalks before baling them for processing."

To scratch, tear, or break slightly; graze

To remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc.), by means of a ripple.

A village and civil parish in Dover district, Kent, England (OS grid ref TR3450).

"The annual summer festival is held every year at Ripple to celebrate the community's rich local history."