- flax ripple
- noun
: a comb for removing bolls or seeds from flax
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
flax ripple
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Ripple — Rip ple, v. t. 1. To remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc.), by means of a ripple. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence, to scratch or tear. Holland. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ripple — ripple1 [rip′əl] vi. rippled, rippling [prob. < RIP1 + LE, sense 3] 1. a) to form or have little waves or undulating movements on the surface, as water or grass stirred by a breeze b) to flow with such wa … English World dictionary
Ripple — Rip ple, n. [From {Rip}, v.] An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ripple — ripple1 rippleless, adj. ripplingly, adv. /rip euhl/, v., rippled, rippling, n. v.i. 1. (of a liquid surface) to form small waves or undulations, as water agitated by a breeze. 2. to flow with a light rise and fall or ruffling of the surface. 3.… … Universalium
ripple — I. /ˈrɪpəl / (say ripuhl) verb (rippled, rippling) –verb (i) 1. to form small waves or undulations on the surface, as water when agitated by a gentle breeze or by running over a rocky bottom. 2. to flow with a light ruffling of the surface. 3. to …
ripple — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a ruffling of the water s surface, a small wave or series of waves. 2 a gentle lively sound that rises and falls, e.g. of laughter or applause. 3 a wavy appearance in hair, material, etc. 4 Electr. a slight variation in the… … Useful english dictionary
ripple — to ripple flax, to wipe off the seed vessels. N … A glossary of provincial and local words used in England
Textile manufacturing — is one of the oldest human industries. The oldest known textiles date back to about 5000 B.C. In order to make textiles, the first requirement is a source of fiber from which a yarn can be made, primarily by spinning. The yarn is processed by… … Wikipedia
Rip — Rip, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ripped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Ripping}.] [Cf. AS. r[=y]pan, also Sw. repa to ripple flax, D. repelen, G. reffen, riffeln, and E. raff, raffle. Cf. {Raff}, {Ripple} of flax.] 1. To divide or separate the parts of, by cutting… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ripped — Rip Rip, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ripped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Ripping}.] [Cf. AS. r[=y]pan, also Sw. repa to ripple flax, D. repelen, G. reffen, riffeln, and E. raff, raffle. Cf. {Raff}, {Ripple} of flax.] 1. To divide or separate the parts of, by… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
