Ruffle and Scuffle

Ruffle

Ruffle noun - A strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming.

Scuffle and ruffle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scuffle" instead a noun "Ruffle".

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

Scuffle

Scuffle noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.

Ruffle and scuffle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ruffle" instead a noun "Scuffle".

Nearby Words: scuffled, scuffling
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