DRIP as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) drip is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the constant sound of dripping irritated him
    Hypernyms(s) drip is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • flowing in drops
    • the formation and falling of drops of liquid
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • there’’s a drip through the roof
    Hypernyms(s) drip is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

DRIP as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • let or cause to fall in drops
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • dribble oil into the mixture
    Hypernyms(s) drip is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • fall in drops
    Usage Example(s)
    • Water is dripping from the faucet
    Hypernyms(s) drip is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)