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ripple control
nounC1/C2
/ˈrɪp(ə)l kənˌtrəʊl/A method of remotely controlling electrical devices, such as water heaters or street lights, by sending a high-frequency signal superimposed on the main power supply.
ripple effect
nounC1
/ˈrɪp.əl ɪˌfekt/A situation in which one event produces effects which then spread and produce further effects, like the concentric waves that move outwards when a stone is thrown into water.
ripple mark
nounLow
/ˈrɪpəl mɑːk/A small ridge or wavy pattern formed on the surface of sediment by the action of water or wind currents.
ripplegrass
nounVery Low
/ˈrɪp(ə)lɡrɑːs/A common name for certain aquatic or wetland plants, particularly those with slender, grass-like leaves that move or ripple in water currents.
rippler
nounLow
/ˈrɪp.lər/A person or thing that ripples; specifically, a machine or device that creates ripples in water, fabric, or another surface.
ripplet
nounLow
/ˈrɪplɪt/A very small ripple; a tiny wave or undulation.
riprap
nounverb-transitiveLow
/ˈrɪp.rap/Large, irregular stones or broken concrete used to form a foundation or protective layer against erosion by water.
ripsaw
nounverb-transitiveC2
/ˈrɪp.sɔː/A saw designed for cutting wood along the grain.
ripsnorter
nounVery low; archaic/dated slang.
/ˈrɪpˌsnɔː.tər/A person or thing that is exceptionally lively, vigorous, remarkable, or outstanding.
ripstop nylon
nounC1
/ˈrɪpstɒp ˈnaɪlɒn/A woven nylon fabric strengthened with thicker threads in a crosshatch pattern to prevent tears from spreading.
riptide
nounB2
/ˈrɪp.taɪd/A strong, narrow current flowing directly away from the shore, through the surf line, that can be dangerous to swimmers.
ripuarian
adjectivenounVery Rare
/ˌrɪpjuˈɛːrɪən/Relating to the Ripuarii, a group of Franks who settled in the region of the Rhine around Cologne.
riroriro
nounVery Low
/ˈrɪərəʊrɪərəʊ/A specific name for the Grey Warbler, a small, endemic songbird of New Zealand.
risc
acronymnounC1
/rɪsk/The possibility of something bad or unpleasant happening; a situation involving exposure to danger.
rise
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1 (High frequency word)
/raɪz/To move from a lower position to a higher one; to ascend.
rise above
verbMedium
/raɪz əˈbʌv/To overcome or be superior to difficulties, pettiness, or negative situations.
rise to
verbC1-C2 (Upper-Intermediate to Advanced)
/ˈraɪz tuː/To react to a challenge or occasion with the necessary effort, skill, or aptitude; to meet expectations.
risen
adjectiveverbB2
/ˈrɪz(ə)n/The past participle of 'rise', meaning to have moved from a lower to a higher position; to have ascended.
riser
nounB2
/ˈraɪzə(r)/A person who rises from bed at a particular time.
rishi
nounC2
/ˈrɪʃiː/A Hindu sage or seer, especially one to whom sacred hymns were revealed.

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