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Definition of Riffles
Riffle Riffle Rif"fle, n. [CF. G. riffeln, riefeln, to groove. Cf.
Rifle a gun.] (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.
Riffle Riffle Rif"fle, n. [Cf. Riffle a trough.]
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.