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Definition of drop shadow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
graphic designTECH. shadow effect giving the illusion of depth on a graphic elementTECH.
- The logo looked more dynamic with a drop shadow applied..
- Adding a drop shadow made the text stand out.
- The designer used a drop shadow to enhance the button.
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Images of drop shadow
shadow effect giving the illusion of depth on a graphic element
Expressions with drop
deliver someone or something to a specific location
I need to drop off the kids at school before work..
lag or linger behind others
He tends to drop behind during hikes.
stop all activities immediately
When she called, I had to drop everything and go.
arrive casually without prior notice
I might drop in for a chat later.
visit someone without planning ahead or invitation
We decided to drop in on our grandparents yesterday.
visit a place quickly or without planning
I will drop into the store after work.
let an object fall from your hand to the ground
He told the thief to drop it and raise his hands.
leave school or a program before finishing
She decided to drop out of college.
disappear from view or become invisible
The cat dropped out of sight behind the bushes.
avoid discussing a subject further
He decided to drop the topic to prevent an argument.
allow something to fall from your hand or grip
She let drop the keys onto the table.
stop talking about a subject
He wanted to argue, but I let it drop.
stop discussing a topic or argument
Let's drop it and talk about something else.
significant fall or descent
He survived the long drop from the cliff into the water..
single small amount of liquid
He added just one drop of oil to the pan..
without hesitation or delay, instantly or immediately
She will help you at the drop of a hat.
release a bomb from an aircraft
The pilot was ordered to drop a bomb on the target.
lose a game in a competition
The team dropped a game in the finals.
leave a brief written communication
He dropped a note on her desk before leaving.
visit someone briefly and informally
I might drop by your house later this afternoon..
die suddenly, often by collapsing
He dropped down dead in the middle of the street.
visit someone briefly without prior arrangement
I might drop in and see you tomorrow.
very small amount or effort that changes nothing important
His donation was just a drop in the bucket.
mention something casually during a conversation
She dropped his name into conversation at the party.
Expressions with shadow
dark area produced by body blocking light
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground.
performance using shadows to tell a story
The children watched a shadow show at the festival.
secret group controlling behind the scenes
Some believe a shadow government influences major decisions.
illegal trade and transactions outside official channels
Drug trafficking is a major part of the shadow economy.
block light to create a shadow
The tree cast a shadow on the ground.
located very near something larger that hides light or view
The small café sits in the shadow of the cathedral.
cast a shadow over something
The tree put a shadow on the garden.
exceptionally timid and easily frightened by small things
He is afraid of his own shadow and avoids all risks.
stubble appearing on a face by evening
By evening, he had a noticeable five o'clock shadow.
in a way that is less noticed because of someone else
He always lived in his brother's shadow.
to be very easily frightened or nervous
He would jump at his own shadow during the horror movie.
make someone or something very weak
The illness reduced him to a shadow of his former self.
slight or minimal doubt
She believed his story without a shadow of a doubt.
slight suspicion or mistrust
He couldn't escape the shadow of doubt cast by the accusations.
person much weaker than before
After the illness, he was a shadow of his former self.
affected by doubt or suspicion
The project is under a shadow due to recent allegations.
influenced or controlled by someone powerful
He worked under the shadow of his famous father.
have a lasting influence or effect
His achievements cast a long shadow over the industry.
follow a suspect secretly to gather information
The detective decided to shadow a suspect for a week.
place of extreme danger or fear
He felt he was walking through the shadow of death.
person much weaker or less effective than before
After the scandal, the former champion was a shadow of himself.
faint or weak smile
She gave him a shadow of her smile before leaving.
mistake superficial aspects for essential ones
He confused the shadow with the substance in his analysis.
difficult to find or catch
The thief was elusive as a shadow, evading capture for years.
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- French:ombre portée, ...
- German:Schlagschatten, ...
- Italian:ombra portata, ...
- Spanish:sombra paralela, ...
- Portuguese:sombra projetada, ...
- Chinese:阴影效果, ...
- Japanese:ドロップシャドウ, ...
- Arabic:ظل إسقاطي, ...
- Hebrew:צֵל נוֹפֵל, ...
- Russian:тень, ...
- Ukrainian:ефект тіні, ...
- Hindi:ड्रॉप शैडो, ...
- Bengali:ড্রপ শ্যাডো, ...
- Catalan:ombra paral.lela, ...
- Czech:vržený stín, ...
- Danish:skyggeeffekt, ...
- Dutch:schaduwval, ...
- Greek:σκιά πτώσης, ...
- Hungarian:vetett árnyék, ...
- Khmer:ស្រមោលធ្លាក់, ...
- Korean:그림자 효과, ...
- Persian:سایه افتاده, ...
- Polish:cień rzucany, ...
- Portuguese (BR):sombra projetada, ...
- Romanian:efect de umbră, ...
- Swedish:skuggeffekt, ...
- Thai:เงาตก, ...
- Turkish:gölge efekti, ...
- Vietnamese:bóng đổ, ...
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