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drip
noun
verb
(architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)
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noun
(architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)
noun
The sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
“The constant sound of dripping irritated him”
noun
Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
“There's a drip through the roof”
verb
Let or cause to fall in drops
“Dribble oil into the mixture”
verb
Fall in drops
“Water is dripping from the faucet”
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The constant sound of dripping irritated him
There's a drip through the roof
Dribble oil into the mixture
Water is dripping from the faucet
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