Definition

A small fold or wrinkle in a surface, often seen in fabric or skin.

Example

She noticed a rimple in the fabric of her dress.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed that rimple on your shirt after washing it?

Yeah, it always seems to appear out of nowhere!

I wonder if there's a way to prevent those rimple marks.

Maybe we should iron it out next time to keep it smooth.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To create small folds or lines in a surface, often referring to fabric or skin.

Example

She used the iron to rimple the fabric before sewing it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how my shirt tends to rimple when I sit down?

Yeah, I see what you mean. It does get a bit wrinkled.

I guess I need to iron it more often to avoid that rimple effect.

Root Explanation

The word 'rimple' originates from Middle English 'rimplen', which is derived from the Old English 'rim' (meaning a fold or wrinkle) and the suffix '-le', which is often used to form verbs. Thus, 'rimple' refers to the action of forming folds or wrinkles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rim' as a fold or wrinkle, and remember that 'rimple' means to create those folds or wrinkles.

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