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An act or state of submerging something or someone in water or a liquid
“She decided to give her plants a gentle dipping to help them stay hydrated.”
The act or art of sustaining and propelling the body in water
That falls or fall
Having, or running in, a slanted or oblique direction
Present participle for to immerse or submerge into liquid
“If you dip your hand into the glaze and pull it out, the glaze should drip off quickly but create a slight webbing effect between your fingers.”
Present participle for to physically fall or drop
“The sun started to dip below the clouds and the sky was turning a nice orange and yellow color.”
Present participle for to slope downwards
“I really didn't want to camp so high up, given the recent temperatures at night, so I continued on, hoping the trail would begin to dip lower.”
Present participle for to decrease in level, amount or degree
“Temperatures are again expected to dip below freezing tonight.”
Present participle for to disappear from view in the horizon
“I arrived just as the sun was starting to dip into the sunset.”
Present participle for to lower or move (something) downwards
“Connolly perceived this as arrogant and disrespectful, and he informed the USOC that he would break with protocol and dip the flag.”
Present participle for to lift out (liquid) with a utensil
“I had my pupils use the dipper to dip water from the bucket into their cups.”
Present participle for to dim or lower the beam of a source of light
“Dip your headlights as soon as you notice another vehicle coming in the opposite direction.”
Present participle for to take a brief or hurried look
“You will then be able to dip into the book as and when you need to address particular issues.”
Present participle for to reach with one's hand (into something)
“I want to urge all of you to dip into your wallets to support a worthwhile global organization like us.”
Present participle for to make moist or moister
Present participle for to make one's way through water using one's body
Present participle for to take a brief or hurried look at someone or something
Present participle for to crouch or squat close to the ground
Present participle for to apply or provide with a layer or covering of something
Present participle for to change direction suddenly
Present participle for to bend or lean downwards, as if suspended or inclined forward
Present participle for to be limp or droop downwards
Present participle for to move about or around quickly and randomly
Present participle for to move in a turn, especially sharply or abruptly
Present participle for to perform the sacrament of baptism by sprinkling with, or immersing in, water
Present participle for to diminish the price, value or amount of
Present participle for to bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
Present participle for to move around or sideways unsteadily
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