English Words Starting With R

• rafting

  nounmoderate
  /ˈrɑːftɪŋ/The activity of traveling on water in a raft, especially for recreation or sport.
• raftsman

  nounVery Rare / Archaic
  /ˈrɑːftsmən/A person who guides, builds, or works on a raft, typically for transporting goods or people along a river.
• rag

  nounB2
  /ræɡ/A small piece of old, often torn, cloth used for cleaning, wiping, or other practical purposes.
• rag bolt

  nounC2
  /ˈræɡ ˌbəʊlt/A metal bolt with a shank that is deliberately deformed, roughened, or jagged to provide extra grip when set in concrete or masonry.
• rag doll

  nounB1
  /ˌræɡ ˈdɒl/A stuffed doll made from cloth or rags, typically with a soft, floppy body and simple features.
• rag paper

  nounLow
  /ˈræɡ ˌpeɪ.pə/High-quality paper made from cotton or linen textile fibers, known for its durability, longevity, and resistance to yellowing.
• rag rug

  nounLow
  /ˈræɡ ˌrʌɡ/A rug made from strips of cloth or rags, typically handmade.
• rag trade

  nounC1
  /ˈræɡ ˌtreɪd/The business of designing, manufacturing, and selling clothing.
• rag-and-bone man

  nounC1
  /ˌræɡ ən ˈbəʊn ˌmæn/A person who travels through streets buying or collecting old clothes, scrap metal, and other discarded items for resale or recycling.
• rag-rolling

  nounLow (C1-C2)
  /ˈræɡ ˌrəʊ.lɪŋ/A decorative painting technique where a crumpled or rolled cloth (rag) is used to apply or remove paint to create a mottled or textured effect on a surface.
• raga

  nounLow
  /ˈrɑːɡə/A traditional melodic framework or scale used in Indian classical music, forming the basis for improvisation and composition.
• ragamuffin

  nounLow
  /ˈræɡ.əˌmʌf.ɪn/A person, especially a child, dressed in ragged, dirty clothes.
• ragbag

  nounC1
  /ˈræɡbæɡ/A miscellaneous collection of things, especially ones that are of little value or not well organized.
• ragbolt

  nounLow (Specialist Technical/Low Historical)
  /ˈræɡbəʊlt/A type of bolt with a head designed to be embedded in masonry or concrete, typically featuring a ragged or jagged shank to improve grip.
• ragdoll

  nounC1
  /ˈræɡdɒl/A type of domestic cat breed known for its docile temperament, blue eyes, and tendency to go limp when held.
• rage

  nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
  /reɪdʒ/A feeling of intense, often violent, uncontrollable anger.
• rage farming

  nounLow to Medium (common in media, political, and internet discourse)
  /ˈreɪdʒ ˌfɑː.mɪŋ/The deliberate practice of provoking anger, outrage, or indignation in an audience, typically online, to generate engagement, clicks, or political support.
• rage quit

  verb-ambitransitiveMedium-High (Very common in gaming/internet culture, moderate in broader informal use).
  /ˌreɪdʒ ˈkwɪt/To abruptly quit or stop participating in a game, activity, or online service in a sudden fit of anger or frustration, especially after experiencing a loss, setback, or perceived unfairness.
• rager

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈreɪdʒə(r)/An extremely wild, loud, and chaotic party.
• ragfish

  nounVery Low
  /ˈraɡfɪʃ/A deep-sea marine fish of the North Pacific, with a flabby body.

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