1. shallow areas in a stream or river where water flows rapidly over rocks or gravel

1. to flip through pages of a book or papers quickly
2. to shuffle cards by bending and releasing them so they interlace

Examples

• The trout hide in the deep pools between the riffles.
• She riffles through the magazine looking for the article.
• He riffles the deck of cards before dealing.
• The stream has several riffles where the water runs shallow and fast.
• The librarian riffles through the card catalog.
• Water tumbles over the rocky riffles creating a pleasant sound.
• She quickly riffles the pages to find her bookmark.