Ruddle (Verb)
Meaning 1
Redden as if with a red ocher color.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The sunset's warm light seemed to ruddle the faces of the people watching it.
- As the bricklaying process began, the air was thick with dust that ruddled the skin of the workers.
- Rust particles had ruddled the old metal gate, leaving it with a beautiful earthy hue.
- The smell of iron oxide filled the air and ruddled the soil at the excavation site.
- In the light of the flickering candles, the walls of the cave appeared to ruddle as if kissed by the setting sun.
Meaning 2
Twist or braid together, interlace.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She carefully ruddled the threads of silver and gold, creating an intricate, interwoven pattern.
- The artist's ruddled style of combining disparate materials added a unique touch to her sculptures.
- To adorn the festival pole, children ruddled the ribbons and flowers in a vibrant display of color.
- Her fingers moved deftly as she ruddled the loose yarns, creating a sturdy and beautiful braid.
- The craftswoman spent hours ruddling and knotting the strands of rope to create an exceptionally strong marine rope.