drip

/drip/

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Word: Drip

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Basic Definition:

1. As a Noun:

   • Liquid Drops: A "drip" refers to the sound or action of liquid falling drop by drop. For example, when water falls from a leaky faucet, it makes a dripping sound.
   • Architecture: In architecture, a "drip" can describe a part of a building, like a projection from a roof or window, that helps keep rainwater from falling directly onto the wall or ground below.

2. As a Verb:

   • To "drip" means to let liquid fall in drops. For instance, if you pour water slowly, it may drip from the edge of a cup.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "drip" to describe sounds (e.g., "I can hear the drip of water").
• Use it to talk about actions (e.g., "The ice cream is dripping down my hand").
• You can also use "drip" in a more technical or specific context when discussing architecture.

Examples:

• Noun: "There was a constant drip coming from the ceiling."
• Verb: "Please don’t let the paint drip on the floor."

Advanced Usage:

• Dripping: This is the present participle form of "drip." You can use it to describe something that is currently dripping. For example, "The faucet is dripping."
• Drip irrigation: This is a method of watering plants slowly over time through a network of pipes, ensuring efficient use of water.

Word Variants:

• Dripped (verb, past tense): "The water dripped from the roof."
• Dripper (noun): A device used to make coffee by dripping hot water through coffee grounds.

Different Meanings:

1. Slang: In some contexts, "drip" can refer to someone who is boring or dull.
2. Fashion: "Drip" can also refer to someone's style or fashion sense, often used to describe someone who is dressed very well.

Synonyms:

• For the noun: drop, trickle, leak.
• For the verb: leak, fall, ooze.

Idioms:

• "Drip dry": This means to air dry something, especially clothing, without using a dryer.
• "Don't let it drip": This can mean to not let information leak out.

Phrasal Verbs:

• There are not many common phrasal verbs specifically with "drip," but you may encounter "drip out," which means to leak out slowly or to be revealed gradually.

Summary:

The word "drip" is versatile, used to describe the sound or action of liquid falling in drops, as well as specific architectural features. It can also take on different meanings in slang and fashion contexts.

Academic

Noun

1. (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)
2. the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
   • the constant sound of dripping irritated him
3. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
   • there's a drip through the roof

Verb

1. let or cause to fall in drops
   • dribble oil into the mixture
2. fall in drops
   • Water is dripping from the faucet

Synonyms

• drip mold
• drip mould
• dripping
• trickle
• dribble
• drop