Ruff (Noun)
Meaning 1
Common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
An external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The owl's ruff was fluffed out to keep warm on the chilly winter night.
- The lion's majestic ruff framed its face, adding to its regal appearance.
- The elderly cat's ruff had thinned with age, revealing a patch of wrinkled skin underneath.
- The pheasant's brightly colored ruff was a distinctive feature of its plumage.
- As the dog shook its coat, its ruff was flung outward, releasing a cloud of loose hair.
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Meaning 3
A high tight collar.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
(card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.