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ruffed

/rʌft/

ruffedverb

ruffed

Past Simple

ruffed

Past Participle

/rʌft/

Used as the simple past tense and past participle of the verb "ruff".

Definitions

Simple past tense and past participle of ruff.

North ruffed the last trick and claimed the contract.

ruffedadjective

/rʌft/

Translations

воротничковый

The ruffed grouse is known for its distinctive neck feathers.

Воротничковый тетерев известен своими характерными перьями на шее.

Definitions

Having a ruff or a collar-like growth of feathers or fur around the neck.

The ruffed bird displayed its colorful plumage to attract a mate.

Synonyms

ruffverb

ruffed

Past Simple

ruffed

Past Simple

ruffed

Past Participle

ruffing

Gerund

/rʌf/

Translations

Additional translations

гавкать

Definitions

To make or become rough or ruffled.

The wind began to ruff the surface of the lake, creating small waves.

In card games, to play a trump card on a trick when unable to follow suit.

South ruffed the first diamond lead to gain control of the hand.

ruffnoun

Definitions

A projecting starched frill worn around the neck, characteristic of Elizabethan and Jacobean fashion.

The actor wore a ruff as part of his costume for the Shakespearean play.

A ring of feathers or fur around the neck of a bird or animal.

The male bird displayed its colorful ruff to attract a mate.

A Eurasian wading bird (Calidris pugnax), especially the breeding male, which develops an ornate ruff of feathers around its neck.

During spring migration, bird-watchers gathered to see the male ruff displaying his plumage.

In card games such as bridge or whist, the act of playing a trump card on a trick when unable to follow suit, or the trick so won.

Her timely ruff prevented the opponents from making their contract.

ruffinterjection

Definitions

Used to represent the sound of a dog barking.

"Ruff!" barked the terrier as the stranger approached the gate.