What is the meaning of ripple?

noun

• A small wave on the surface of a liquid.
  • synonyms: rippling, riffle, wavelet
• Electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value. (

verb

• Stir up (water) so as to form ripples.
  • synonyms: ruffle, riffle, cockle, undulate
• Flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise.
  • usage: "babbling brooks"
  • synonyms: babble, guggle, burble, bubble, gurgle