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Definition of dripping - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
liquidact of liquid falling in drops
- The dripping from the leaky faucet kept him awake..
2.
cookingDated UK solid fat from roasted meat used for cookingDated UK
- She saved the dripping for frying potatoes.
Adjective
1.
moistureextremely wet or soaked with liquid
- Her clothes were dripping after the rain.
2.
- Her outfit was absolutely dripping.
3.
abundanceabundantly filled or covered with something
- The cake was dripping with chocolate sauce.
Images of dripping
solid fat from roasted meat used for cooking
Expressions with dripping
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covered with so much liquid that drops fall off
His clothes were dripping with water after the rain.
expressing irony in a very noticeable manner
His speech was dripping with irony and sarcasm.
having an abundance of jewels
The actress walked the red carpet dripping with jewels.
shallow pan for collecting meat juices
The dripping pan was full of delicious juices.
extremely wet with water dripping or fully soaked
He came in dripping wet from the rain.
contain a lot of irony
The movie's ending was dripping with irony, surprising everyone.
simple meal of bread with meat drippings
For lunch, we had bread and dripping.
Origin of dripping
Old English, dripan (to drip)
Terms with dripping included in their meaning
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brewing method
coffee made by dripping hot water through ground coffee beans
brewing method
coffee made by dripping hot water through ground coffee beans
very wet
extremely wet, often dripping with water
physical
covered in sweat and dripping
conflict
torture method with water dripping on forehead
moisture
dripping or tending to drip
drying method
designed to dry by dripping
torture
method of torture using dripping water on the forehead
agriculture
hydroponic method using slow nutrient dripping
liquid
in a manner that drips or is dripping
paint
formulated to minimize dripping when applied
moist
wet or dripping with moisture
weather
soaked or dripping wet
very wet
extremely wet with water dripping or fully soaked
Examples of dripping in a sentence
She placed a bucket under the dripping to catch the water. The chef used dripping to enhance the flavor. Dripping was stored in a jar for later use. The floor was dripping after the pipe burst. His hair was dripping from the pool water. His new car is absolutely dripping.
The jewelry she wore was dripping. Her dress was dripping with sequins. The walls were dripping with vibrant graffiti.
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- French:égouttement, trempé, ...
- German:Tropfen, tropfend, ...
- Italian:gocciolamento, fradicio, ...
- Spanish:chorreo, empapado, ...
- Portuguese:gotejamento, encharcado, ...
- Chinese:滴落, 湿透的, ...
- Japanese:滴り, びしょ濡れの, ...
- Arabic:تقطير, مبلل جدا, ...
- Hebrew:טִפְּטוּף, נוֹטֵף, ...
- Russian:стекание, мокрый насквозь, ...
- Ukrainian:стікання, мокрий, ...
- Hindi:टपकन, भीगे हुए, ...
Definition of drip - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
watersmall individual drop of liquid
- A drip of water fell from the tap.
2.
hospital ivTECH. medical equipment for intravenous therapyTECH.
- The patient was connected to a drip.
3.
- His outfit has serious drip.
4.
soundthe sound made by falling drops
- The drip of rain was soothing.
5.
architectureTECH. projection to throw off rainwaterTECH.
- The window's drip kept the wall dry.
Verb
1.
liquidintr. fall one drop at a timeintr.
- Water drips from the leaky faucet.
2.
liquidtr. let fall in dropstr.
- She drips paint onto the canvas.
3.
waterintr. be wet or soakedintr.
- His clothes drip after the rain.
4.
weatherintr. US rain lightlyintr. US
- It started to drip outside.
5.
- He drips with confidence in his new suit.
6.
- He drips about his chores every day.
Images of drip
medical equipment for intravenous therapy
Expressions with drip
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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.
metal flashing directing water away from roof edges
The contractor installed a drip edge to prevent leaks.
projection from a structure to direct rainwater away
The drip mould above the window prevented water damage.
Origin of drip
Middle English, drippen (to fall in drops)
Examples of drip in a sentence
He felt a drip of rain on his neck. She needed a drip after the surgery. The nurse checked the drip regularly. That jacket is pure drip. Everyone admired his drip at the party. The drip from the faucet was annoying.
I heard the drip of water echoing in the cave. The architect designed a drip to protect the entrance. A well-placed drip can prevent water damage. Juice drips from the fresh fruit. Paint drips onto the floor from the brush. The faucet drips water into the sink overnight. He dripped wax onto the sealed envelope. My hair was still dripping after the swim. The soaked towels drip onto the bathroom floor. The sky began to drip gently. Raindrops started to drip on the window. She drips elegance in her designer dress. They drip style with their coordinated outfits. Stop dripping about the weather, it's not that bad. She drips over every little inconvenience.
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- French:goutte, goutter, ...
- German:Tropfen, tropfen, ...
- Italian:goccia, gocciolare, ...
- Spanish:gota, gotear, ...
- Portuguese:gota, gotejar, ...
- Chinese:水滴, 滴落, ...
- Japanese:しずく, 滴る, ...
- Arabic:قَطْرَة, قَطَرَ, ...
- Hebrew:טִיפָּה, לְטַפְטֵף, ...
- Russian:капля, капать, ...
- Ukrainian:крапля, капати, ...
- Hindi:बूंद, टपकना, ...
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