dip

B2
Pronunciation
/dɪp/
Noun
19 definition(s)
1 Definition

A lower section of a road or geological feature.

Example Sentences
  • There is a dip in the road ahead.
2 Definition

Inclination downward; direction below a horizontal line; slope; pitch.

3 Definition

The action of dipping or plunging for a moment into a liquid.

4 Definition

A tank or trough where cattle or sheep are immersed in chemicals to kill parasites.

5 Definition

A dip stick.

6 Definition

A swim, usually a short swim to refresh.

Example Sentences
  • I'm going for a dip before breakfast.
7 Definition

A pickpocket.

8 Definition

A sauce for dipping.

Example Sentences
  • This onion dip is just scrumptious.
9 Definition

The angle from horizontal of a planar geologic surface, such as a fault line.

10 Definition

A dipped candle.

11 Definition

A move in many different styles of partner dances, often performed at the end of a dance, in which the follower leans far to the side and is supported by the leader

12 Definition

A gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the performer, resting on his hands, lets his arms bend and his body sink until his chin is level with the bars, and then raises himself by straightening his arms.

13 Definition

In the turpentine industry, the viscid exudation that is dipped out from incisions in the trees. Virgin dip is the runnings of the first year, yellow dip the runnings of subsequent years.

14 Definition

A sudden drop followed by a climb, usually to avoid obstacles or as the result of getting into an airhole.

15 Definition

The moist form of snuff tobacco.

16 Definition

The act of missing out on seeing a sought after bird.

17 Definition

A foolish person.

18 Definition

Initialism of device-independent pixel.

19 Definition

A diplomat.

Verb
20 definition(s)
1 Definition

To lower into a liquid.

Example Sentences
  • Dip your biscuit into your tea.
2 Definition

To immerse oneself; to become plunged in a liquid; to sink.

3 Definition

(of a value or rate) To decrease slightly.

4 Definition

To lower a light's beam.

Example Sentences
  • Dip your lights as you meet an oncoming car.
5 Definition

To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute. While lowered, the flag is said to be “at the dip.” A flag being carried on a staff may be dipped by leaning it forward at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.

Example Sentences
  • “The sailor rushed to the flag hoist to dip the flag in return.”
6 Definition

To treat cattle or sheep by immersion in chemical solution.

Example Sentences
  • The farmer is going to dip the cattle today.
7 Definition

To use a dip stick to check oil level in an engine.

8 Definition

To consume snuff by placing a pinch behind the lip or under the tongue so that the active chemical constituents of the snuff may be absorbed into the system for their narcotic effect.

9 Definition

To immerse for baptism.

10 Definition

To wet, as if by immersing; to moisten.

11 Definition

To plunge or engage thoroughly in any affair.

12 Definition

To take out, by dipping a dipper, ladle, or other receptacle, into a fluid and removing a part; often with out.

Example Sentences
  • to dip water from a boiler; to dip out water
13 Definition

To perform the action of plunging a dipper, ladle. etc. into a liquid or soft substance and removing a part.

14 Definition

To engage as a pledge; to mortgage.

15 Definition

To perform (a bow or curtsey) by inclining the body.

16 Definition

To incline downward from the plane of the horizon.

Example Sentences
  • Strata of rock dip.
17 Definition

To perform a dip dance move (often phrased with the leader as the subject noun and the follower as the subject noun being dipped)

18 Definition

To lower the body by bending the knees while keeping the body in an upright position, as in movement to the rhythm of music.

19 Definition

To leave.

Example Sentences
  • He dipped out of the room so fast.
20 Definition

To miss out on seeing a sought after bird.