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Topic: Clothing

ruffle

IPA: /ˈrʌfəl/

KK: /ˈrʌfəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become disturbed or agitated, often in a way that causes a fluttering or irregular movement.

Example: The wind began to ruffle the leaves on the trees.

noun

Definition: A strip of fabric that is gathered or pleated, often used for decoration or trimming clothing.

Example: She added a ruffle to the edge of her dress for a stylish look.

transitive verb

Definition: To disturb or make something uneven, often causing it to become less smooth or calm.

Example: The wind began to ruffle the leaves on the trees.

ruffled

IPA: /ˈrʌf.əld/

KK: /ˈrʌfəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been made uneven or wrinkled, often referring to fabric or hair.

Example: Her dress was beautifully ruffled at the hem.

verb

Definition: To disturb the smoothness or calmness of something, often causing it to become messy or disordered.

Example: The wind ruffled her hair as she walked along the beach.

ruffler

IPA: /ˈrʌflər/

KK: /ˈrʌf.lɚ/

noun

Definition: A tool used in sewing to create ruffles, or a person who boasts and shows off, or someone who behaves in a rough or aggressive manner.

Example: The seamstress used a ruffler to add decorative ruffles to the dress.

ruffly

IPA: /ˈrʌfli/

KK: /ˈrʌfli/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has many folds or frills, often in a decorative way.

Example: The dress was made of a ruffly fabric that added a playful touch to her outfit.

rug

IPA: /rʌɡ/

KK: /rʌg/

noun

Definition: A thick piece of fabric used to cover a floor or part of a floor, often for warmth or decoration.

Example: She placed a beautiful rug in the living room to add color and comfort.

rugate

IPA: /ˈrʌɡeɪt/

KK: /ˈrʌɡeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a surface that has alternating raised and lowered areas, creating a wrinkled appearance.

Example: The rugate surface of the fabric added texture and depth to the design.

ruggeder

IPA: /ˈrʌɡɪdər/

KK: /ˈrʌgɪdər/

adjective

Definition: Having a rough or uneven surface; strong and sturdy in appearance or character.

Example: The ruggeder terrain made it difficult for the hikers to navigate.

rugging

IPA: /ˈrʌɡɪŋ/

KK: /ˈrʌgɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of rough wool fabric that is used to make rugs and blankets.

Example: The rugging in the living room adds warmth and texture to the space.

ruglike

IPA: /ˈrʌɡlaɪk/

KK: /rʌglaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a texture or appearance similar to that of a rug.

Example: The floor was covered with a ruglike material that felt soft underfoot.

rumple

IPA: /ˈrʌmpəl/

KK: /ˈrʌmpəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become wrinkled or creased, often referring to fabric or paper.

Example: The shirt began to rumple after being packed in the suitcase.

noun

Definition: A crease or fold that is not smooth, often making something look messy or wrinkled.

Example: The rumple in her dress made her look less formal at the event.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something wrinkled or creased by pressing or squeezing it.

Example: She decided to rumple the paper to give it a more artistic look.

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