Word Finder - ruffled

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To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.

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Ruffle the end of the cuff.

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To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.

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Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure.

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To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.

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To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.

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To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger.

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To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle.

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To erect in a ruff, as feathers.

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To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum.

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To throw together in a disorderly manner.

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Having ruffles.

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It would have slid easily across the floor if not for the ruffled undersurface causing friction.

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Puffed up like a bird's feathers.

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Bothered.

He ruffled through some pieces.

A stunning man with a large smile dressed in white stood a few feet away, his brown hair ruffled by the sea breeze.

A cool breeze ruffled her curls.

Kiera took her usual chair, and Romas ruffled her hair as he passed her.

A sudden gust of wind ruffled the leaves of the trees, creating a sound much like the surf.

He pushed the hood back first and shivered at the breeze that ruffled his dark hair.

For this reason every piece of pressed glass-ware, as soon as it is liberated from the mould, is exposed to a sharp heat in a small subsidiary furnace in order that the ruffled surface may be removed by melting.

In 1791 a revival began at Bala; and this, strange to say, a few months after the Bala Association had been ruffled by the proceedings which led to the expulsion of Peter Williams from the Connexion, in order to prevent him from selling John Canne's Bible among the Methodists, because of some Sabellian marginal notes.

A temporary sensation entered her mind, as if a breeze ruffled through her thoughts.

A cool breeze lifted the damp hair at her temples and ruffled the hem of her full skirt.

To continue to look balanced on top and bottom, stay away from pieces that will create bulk in one area or another, such as ruffled tops and very baggy pants.

Tailored Pleats - A border that is sophisticated and feminine, yet not as fussy as a ruffled edge.

If more decorative pillows are your style consider ruffled or pleated pillows.

Obviously ruffled pleats and fancy designs get a bit more complicated, but knife-edge styles are quite simple.

These tailored slipcovers also feature piping detail and a ruffled skirt.

The chair legs completely disappear under the ruffled skirt of the slipcover.

Trim sheets of coordinating patterned paper with decorative edged scissors, then layer the strips on your page to create a ruffled background.

Ruffled Tops - These are very lightweight and are edged in ruffles.

Several of the dresses, from a fire-engine, ruffled red number, to the decadent chocolate brown ensemble, make the fashion cut without all the glitter.

Ball gowns sleeve styles include halter, capped sleeves, ruffled sleeves, one shoulder capped sleeve, halter, and strapless.

Mixing pracitcal construction with adorable flourishes, ruffled leggings for little girls are a charming accessory for the tiny set.

Ruffled leggings for little girls are often sold as part of a matching outfit.

The leggings themselves are plain and the ruffles include such options as black and white polka dots; zebra stripes, leopard print, pink and black dots; red and white stripes and plain ruffled edges.

If you want to support a micro-business, there is a designer on Etsy offering simple ruffled leggings for little girls in a range of colors.

They are made of cotton and have a little heart button on the ruffled cuff.

The navy blue knit top has ruffled sleeves and a ruffled hem, and it features a smocked crab design on the front.

The matching plaid ruffled shorts are a sweet touch.

Although Chasing Fireflies classifies the Swirly Ruffled Set as "pants," the knee-length hem makes them more like shorts.

The knee length shorts have ivory ruffles at the bottom and the spaghetti strap tunic features large ivory ruffled rosettes.

There are many colors - white, pink, deep pink - and many types - doubles and ruffled of flowers.

Even the sewing tool known as pinking shears, a type of scissor that creates a wavy edge, may be named after the ruffled dianthus flower.

All pinks have ruffled flowers and long, needle-like leaves.

Drapes and tablecloths in a country theme usually include slightly ruffled bottoms with tasteful bows to pull it all together.

A shirt made of linen with either ruffles at the collar and sleeves (designed to fight off lice) or else add-on matching collars and ruffled cuffs.

The ruffled sweetheart neckline draws the eye upward for a slimming effect and the skinny spaghetti straps bare the shoulders nicely, thus adding to the charm and appeal of this outfit.

Feel comfortable and look cool in this ruffled tank created from a gorgeous watercolor-print fabric.

You can find lace, Lycra and ruffled thongs in styles that are daring and designed for a fuller figure.

From classic five-pocket jean styling to a wrap-around with ruffled edges, long plus size denim skirts are fashion favorites that are stylish and comfortable.

One Stop Plus offers a Jessica London Ruffled Henley in sizes to 28.

The ivory colored short sleeve shirt has a ruffled collar and ruffles down the sides.

Woman Within offers "Rumba" Ruffled Boyshorts made of nylon in sizes to 5X.

Detailing on this robe includes shell buttons, pintucks, a ruffled bottom and floral lace.

The luxurious satin charmeuse fabric looks as sumptuous as it feels, and the ruffled neckline adds an air of sophistication.

Check out their Chelsea Studio comfy ruffled skirt suit.

You'll find tie-dye shirt options, flowing and colorful caftans, ruffled dresses, gauzy tunics and more.

They also have a two-piece outfit comprising a ruffled micro mini skirt and a halter top; a long-sleeved top with matching boy shorts; a tube top outfit; and a very wild three-piece outfit with a ruffled bikini top, thong and booty shorts.

Items like the So-Simple linen dress, a pullover dress with a V-neck and ruffled butterfly seam down the front, matches perfectly with a contrasting linen jacket.

It is done in a peasant style and has ruffled elastic trim on the neckline and an elastic band below the breast.

Either in black or a rich red, this princess-seamed, thigh-length coat has a ruffled collar and ruffles going down the front, hiding the closure.

It also features the flattering high-cut thighs with cute ruffled edging.