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Noun: ruddle  rú-d(u)l
  1. A red iron ore used in dyeing and marking
    "Shepherds traditionally used ruddle to mark their sheep";
    - reddle, raddle
Verb: ruddle  rú-d(u)l
  1. Redden as if with a red ochre colour
    "The setting sun ruddled the clouds"
     
  2. Twist or braid together, interlace
    "She ruddled the strands of wool to make a stronger yarn";
    - raddle

Derived forms: ruddling, ruddles, ruddled

Type of: interweave, iron ore, redden, weave

Encyclopedia: Ruddle, West Virginia