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Definition of drip edge - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
roofingTECH. US metal flashing directing water away from roof edgesTECH. US
- The contractor installed a drip edge to prevent leaks.
- A drip edge was added to the new roof design.
- He checked the drip edge for any signs of rust.
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Images of drip edge
metal flashing directing water away from roof edges
Expressions with drip
release information slowly over time for strategic purposes
The company decided to drip information about the new product.
repeated sound of liquid falling drop by drop
The drip, drip, drip of the leaking faucet kept me awake.
coffee made by dripping hot water through ground coffee beans
He prefers drip coffee for its rich flavor..
be so wet with something that drops fall off
The leaves drip with morning dew.
tray under a grill to collect grease and food particles
He cleaned the drip pan after a long barbecue session.
gradual release of information or resources
The company used drip feeding to announce the new product.
constant supply of small amounts of information
The news was released via a drip-feed to the public.
small mat placed under a glass to protect a surface
Place the drip mat under your glass to avoid rings.
coffeepot for making drip coffee
She bought a new drip pot for her kitchen.
area under tree canopy where water drips
Plant flowers along the drip line of the tree.
become dry by hanging while wet
Let the shirt drip-dry on the line.
receiving fluids or medication through an IV drip
The patient is on a drip for dehydration.
marketing strategy sending messages over time
Drip marketing helps keep customers engaged with regular updates.
abstract piece made by letting liquid color fall onto fabric
The gallery displayed a large drip painting near the entrance.
practice of adding hidden fees to a stated price
The airline was criticized for its drip pricing tactics.
liquid salt solution given slowly into a vein
The nurse set up a saline drip for the patient.
apparatus and slow transfer of liquid into a vein via tubing
The nurse started an intravenous drip to rehydrate him.
mucus from the nose moving into the throat
He has postnasal drip and keeps clearing his throat.
hydroponic method using slow nutrient dripping
Drip culture is popular in urban farming.
projection from a structure to direct rainwater away
The drip mould above the window prevented water damage.
Expressions with edge
become less sharp or precise
The knife started to lose edge after frequent use.
fit into a space with difficulty
She managed to edge in between the two cars.
defeat narrowly in a contest or game
She managed to edge out her rival in the race.
gain a slight advantage over someone
She managed to edge over her competitors in the final lap.
positioned at the boundary of an area
The house is at the edge of the forest.
move slowly out of a place
She edged out of the crowded room without anyone noticing.
feeling tense or nervous due to uncertainty
She felt on the edge before the big exam.
intense anticipation or suspense
The season finale had us on the edge of your seat until the last scene.
increase slightly
Interest rates edged up by a quarter of a percent..
provide someone with an advantage over others
Her experience gave her the edge in the interview.
possess a slight advantage over others
Our team has an edge over the competition.
be in a superior position compared to others
She has the edge in negotiations due to her experience.
tense, jumpy or waiting anxiously for what will happen
I was on edge all evening, waiting for the test results.
sharpen a blade or tool for better cutting
He put an edge on the knife before cooking.
rough or uneven edge
The torn paper had a ragged edge.
irritate or annoy someone causing discomfort or displeasure
That loud noise really sets my teeth on edge.
avoid dealing directly with an issue
She skirted the edge of the controversial topic.
reduce the intensity of something unpleasant or harsh
A snack can take the edge off your hunger.
near a critical or dangerous point
His risky behavior shows he's closer to the edge.
leading in a particular field
Her research is on the cutting edge of medical science.
in a very risky or dangerous situation
Their relationship is on the razor's edge now.
risky position where tiny change can bring success or ruin
After the scandal, her career balanced on a razor's edge.
reduce the effectiveness or impact of something
The new policy will blunt the edge of the economic crisis.
state of high suspense or excitement
The movie kept me on the edge of my seat.
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- French:bande de rive, ...
- German:Tropfkante, ...
- Italian:gocciolatoio, ...
- Spanish:borde de goteo, ...
- Portuguese:calha de pingadeira, ...
- Chinese:挡水板, ...
- Japanese:水切り板金, ...
- Arabic:حافة التنقيط, ...
- Hebrew:שְׂפַת נְטִיפָה, ...
- Russian:капельник, ...
- Ukrainian:капельник, ...
- Hindi:ड्रिप एज, ...
- Bengali:ড্রিপ এজ, ...
- Catalan:degoteig, ...
- Czech:okapnice, ...
- Danish:drypkant, ...
- Dutch:dakrandprofiel, ...
- Greek:μεταλλικό στέγαστρο, ...
- Hungarian:cseppentőlemez, ...
- Khmer:បន្ទះលោហៈនៅគែមដំបូលសម្រាប់បង្ហូរទឹកចេញពីគែមដំបូល, ...
- Korean:물막이 판금, ...
- Persian:لبهچکه, ...
- Polish:okapnik, ...
- Portuguese (BR):pingadeira, ...
- Romanian:margine de picurare, ...
- Swedish:droppkant, ...
- Thai:ขอบกันน้ำ, ...
- Turkish:damlalık, ...
- Vietnamese:dải chống dột, ...
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