Droop (Verb)
Meaning 1
Droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The flowers began to droop in the sweltering heat, their petals wilting and losing their vibrant colors.
- After being overinflated and then suddenly deflated, the balloon started to droop and sag to the ground.
- As the sun set and the cool evening breeze arrived, the sails of the yacht started to droop and slacken.
- Her shoulders began to droop in defeat, weighed down by the crushing news of not getting the job.
- The heavy fabric of the awning slowly began to droop under the weight of the accumulated snow.
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Meaning 2
Hang loosely or laxly; "His tongue lolled".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 3
Become limp; "The flowers wilted".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..