Difference between Ruffle and Riffle

What is the difference between Ruffle and Riffle?

Ruffle as a verb is to make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric. while Riffle as a verb is to ruffle with a rippling action

Ruffle

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric. To disturb ; especially, to cause to flutter.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.

Riffle

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A fast-flowing, shallow part of a streamA 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 trough.A quick skim through the pages of a book

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To ruffle with a rippling actionTo skim or flick through the pages of a bookTo prepare samples of material using a riffler

We hope you now know whether to use Ruffle or Riffle in your sentence.

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