n. [ CF. G. riffeln, riefeln, to groove. Cf. Rifle a gun. ] 1. (Mining) A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed; also, one of the cleats, grooves, or steps in such a trough. Also called ripple. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A ripple in a stream or current of water; also, a place where the water ripples, as on a shallow rapid. [ Local, U. S. ]
The bass have left the cool depth beside the rock and are on the riffle or just below it. James A. Henshall. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. [ OE. rif and raf every particle, OF. rif et raf. CF. Raff, and 1st Rifle. ] Sweepings; refuse; the lowest order of society. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
[kasurimoyoubenihaze] (n) Griffiths' pygmy-goby (Trimma griffithsi, found in the Indo-West Pacific); princess pygmy goby (Trimma marinae, found in Japan, New Guinea and Palau) [Add to Longdo]
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