Synonyms

ruddle

American

[ruhd-l] / ˈrʌd l /

noun

a red variety of ocher, used for marking sheep, coloring, etc.

verb (used with object)

ruddled, ruddling

to mark or color with ruddle.

ruddle British

/ ˈrʌdəl /

noun

a red ochre, used esp to mark sheep

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verb

(tr) to mark (sheep) with ruddle

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Other Word Forms

unruddled

adjective

Etymology

Origin of ruddle

1530–40; dial. rud ( see rudd) + -le

Example Sentences

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Dr Ruddle added that if you cannot release the blockage by hand, the next step is to encourage the child to cough, if possible.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2025

His final published newspaper article was a reminiscence of his high school newspaper adviser, Mary Lee Ruddle, who died weeks before he did at 95.

From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2022

Marjorie Ruddle and Dorothy Richards, 108, were named by Guinness World Records in June as having the highest combined age of two living siblings.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2013

Today the school is headed by benignly sharp Daniel A. Ruddle, who has been its scientific tutor for 30 years and would make an impressive stand-in for Mr. Chips.

From Time Magazine Archive

I leave it till Mr Ruddle comes in.

From The Story of Antony Grace by Fenn, George Manville

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