Bob Mortimer

I wouldn't wish it on people but there is a positive side to a near-death experience. People used to ask me do you fancy doing this or that - and it was like I had a file of reasons in my head for not doing things. I would riffle through it until I found one. But I've dropped that.

English Comedian

Nick Harkaway

To my irritation, you still can't flick through an ebook properly; you can't riffle the pages, you can't look at more than one page at once.

English Novelist

Use 'riffle' for indicating a fast, non-thorough search within pages or documents.

Quick Search

'Riffle' implies the action is done quickly and does not last long.

Brief Action

'Riffle' often involves physical motion, like flipping pages or shuffling cards with hands.

Physical Movement

When 'riffle' is a noun, it suggests a gentle, quick touching or movement.

Light Touch

A 'riffle' can create a visual effect that is often used by magicians or card handlers.

Visual Effect

In nature, 'riffle' describes a specific feature in streams where water moves swiftly.

Nature Term

Use 'riffle' to talk about areas in nature preferred for specific outdoor activities like fishing.

Outdoor Activities

 was actually a place where I took out a lot on river trips as a kid and what you see at this put in is a massive sign that says warning do not go downstream waterfall this is what we plan to do we're going along like is that the waterfall is that the waterfall and there are these tiny little riffles and like small drops like maybe this is it

Rediscovering Glen...

 The wolves changed the behavior of the rivers. They began to meander less. There was less erosion. The channels narrowed. More pools formed, more riffle sections, all of which were great for wildlife habitats. The rivers changed

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 the victor has won a patch where the river riffles round a fallen branch faster running water that is just what the ladies are looking for

Riffle

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