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riff noun : a repeated phrase in jazz typically supporting a solo improvisation; also : a piece based on such a phrase

— riff verb

riff·raff noun [ORIGIN: ME riffe raffe, fr. rif and raf every single one, fr. AF rif et raf altogether]

1 : disreputable persons : RABBLE

2 : something worth little or nothing : REFUSE

Synonyms

rabble, scum, trash—more at RABBLE

1rifle verb ri·fled; ri·fling : to ransack esp. with the intent to steal

— ri·fler noun

Synonyms

dig, dredge, hunt, rake, ransack, rummage, scour, search—more at SEARCH

2rifle verb ri·fled; ri·fling : to cut spiral grooves into the bore of

— rifling noun

3rifle noun 1 : a shoulder weapon with a rifled bore

2 plural : soldiers armed with rifles

— ri·fle·man noun

rift noun 1 : a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usu. from some breaking or parting

2 : FAULT 6

3 : ESTRANGEMENT, SEPARATION

4 : a clear space or interval

— rift verb

Synonyms

[1] chink, cleft, crack, cranny, crevice, fissure, split—more at CRACK

[4] breach, break, discontinuity, gap, gulf, hole, interval, opening, rent, separation—more at GAP

1rig verb rigged; rig·ging 1 : to fit out (as a ship) with rigging

2 : to provide with clothes : CLOTHE, DRESS — usu. used with out

3 : to furnish with special gear : EQUIP

4 : to set up esp. as a makeshift <~ up a shelter>

Synonyms

usually rig out [2] apparel, array, attire, caparison, clothe, deck, dress, garb, invest, suit—more at CLOTHE

[3] accoutre, equip, fit, furnish, outfit, supply—more at FURNISH

2rig noun 1 : the distinctive shape, number, and arrangement of sails and masts of a ship

2 : a carriage with its horse

3 : CLOTHING, DRESS

4 : EQUIPMENT

3rig verb rigged; rig·ging 1 : to manipulate or control esp. by deceptive or dishonest means

2 : to fix in advance for a desired result

— rig·ger noun

rig·ging noun 1 : the ropes and chains that hold and move masts, sails, and spars of a ship

2 : a network (as in theater scenery) used for support and manipulation

1right adjective 1 : morally right or justifiable : RIGHTEOUS

2 : being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper : JUST

3 : conforming to truth or fact : CORRECT

4 : adapted to a use or purpose : APPROPRIATE

5 : free from curves, bends, angles, or irregularities : STRAIGHT

6 : not artificial, fraudulent, or illusory : GENUINE

7 : of, relating to, or being the side of the body which is away from the side on which the heart is mostly located

8 : located nearer to the right hand; especially : being on the right when facing in the same direction as the observer

9 : made to be placed or worn outward <~ side of a rug>

10 : being in good physical or mental health or order : NORMAL

Synonyms

[2] due, just—more at JUST

[3] accurate, correct, exact, precise, proper, so, true—more at CORRECT

[4] applicable, appropriate, apt, felicitous, fit, fitting, good, happy, meet, proper, suitable—more at FIT

[10] balanced, clearheaded, lucid, normal, sane, stable—more at SANE

2right noun 1 : qualities that constitute what is correct, just, proper, or honorable

2 : something (as a power or privilege) to which one has a just or lawful claim

3 : just action or decision : the cause of justice

4 : the side or part that is on or toward the right side

5 cap : political conservatives

6 often cap : a conservative position

— right·ward adjective or adverb

Synonyms

birthright, due, perquisite, prerogative, privilege

3right adverb 1 : according to what is right

2 : in an exact manner : EXACTLY, PRECISELY <~ here and now>

3 : in a direct line, course, or manner : DIRECTLY

4 : according to fact or truth

5 : all the way : COMPLETELY <~ to the end>

6 : IMMEDIATELY <~ after lunch>

7 : to a great degree : VERY <~ nice weather>

8 : on or to the right

Synonyms

[2] accurately, exactly, just, precisely, sharp, squarely—more at EXACTLY

[3] dead, direct, directly, due, plump, straight—more at