Drip (Verb)
Meaning 1
Fall in drops; "Water is dripping from the faucet".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Wax from the burning candle began to drip onto the tablecloth.
- The old pipe had started to drip and was making a puddle on the floor.
- Drip slowly at first, the faucet eventually became a steady stream of water.
- Coffee was dripping from the filter into the pot, filling the room with a rich aroma.
- The IV was set to drip at a slow rate, administering medication to the patient.
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Meaning 2
Let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- She carefully began to drip the honey into the tea to avoid making a mess.
- The doctor had to drip the medication slowly into the patient's vein.
- To make the dish more flavorful, the chef started to drip a bit of olive oil into the mixture.
- When adding flavorings to the dessert, remember to drip the extract very slowly.
- Be careful not to drip too much water into the paint, or it will become too thin.