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▪ I. riffling, vbl. n.|ˈrɪflɪŋ|
[f. riffle n. and v. + -ing1.]
1. An arrangement or system of riffles (sense 5).
1915Trans. Amer. Inst. Mining Engineers LI. 408 It was found impossible with this system of riffling to handle successfully the range of sizes..coming from the jigs. 1951Kirk & Othmer Encycl. Chem. Technol. VII. 307 There are endless variations of riffling.
2. The action of riffle v. 3.
1948[see riffle v. 3 b]. 1964A. Wykes Gambling i. 15 A quick riffling through the replies..confirmed my suspicion.
▪ II. riffling, ppl. a.|ˈrɪflɪŋ|
[f. riffle v. + -ing2.]
Of water: moving in riffles; agitated.
1754J. Preble in New-England Hist. & Geneal. Reg. (1868) XXII. 408 The navigation to Norridgewalk is considerably difficult by the reason of the rapidity of the stream, and riffling falls. 1911J. F. Wilson Land Claimers ix. 123 She..heaved her catch up out of the grip of the riffling water. |