| ripple | An implement, with teeth like those of a comb, for removing the seeds and seed vessels from flax, broom corn, etc. Origin: FRom Rip. 1. To remove the seeds from (the stalks of flax, etc), by means of a ripple. 2. Hence, to scratch or tear. 1. The fretting or dimpling of the surface, as of running water; little curling waves. 2. A little wave or undulation; a sound such as is made by little waves; as, a ripple of laughter. Ripple grass. <botany> A system of parallel ridges on the surface of a sandstone stratum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| ripsaw | A handsaw with coarse teeth which have but a slight set, used for cutting wood in the direction of the fibre. Synonym: ripping saw. See: Rip, 4. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| riptowel | A gratuity given to tenants after they had reaped their lord's corn. Origin: AS. Rip. Harvest + a word of uncertain etymology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |