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ripple
/ˈrɪpl/
noun
fala
Also
zmarszczka(f)
Definition
A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, caused by an object or disturbance.
Examples
A stone thrown into the pond created ripples.
Kamień wrzucony do stawu wywołał zmarszczki na wodzie.
The news sent a ripple of excitement through the crowd.
Wiadomość wywołała falę ekscytacji w tłumie.
Synonyms
Collocations
ripple effectripple of laughterripple of excitement
verb
marszczyć się
Also
rozchodzić się
Definition
To form or cause to form small waves on the surface, or to spread outwards like a wave.
Examples
The wind rippled the surface of the lake.
Wiatr zmarszczył powierzchnię jeziora.
The news rippled through the community quickly.
Wiadomość szybko rozeszła się po społeczności.
Collocations
water rippledflag rippled
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