 drip |
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| 1. | [ verb ] fall in drops | |
| Examples: | "Water is dripping from the faucet" |
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| Related terms: | descend dribble | |
| 2. | [ verb ] let or cause to fall in drops | |
| Synonyms: | drop dribble | |
| Examples: | "dribble oil into the mixture" |
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| Related terms: | pour drop | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway) | |
| Synonyms: | drip_mould drip_mold | |
| Related terms: | projection dripstone architecture | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop | |
| Synonyms: | dripping | |
| Examples: | "the constant sound of dripping irritated him" |
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| Related terms: | sound | |
| 5. | [ noun ] flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid | |
| Synonyms: | dribble trickle | |
| Examples: | "there's a drip through the roof" |
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| Related terms: | flow intravenous_drip dribble | |
| Similar spelling: |
drippy drop drupe droop drape droopy dry_up drop_by Drapeau drub drab |
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