HyperDic: dripping

English > 3 senses of the word dripping:
NOUNeventdripping, drippagea liquid / liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
eventdripping, dripthe sound of a liquid / liquid falling drop by drop
ADVERBalldripping, soaking, soppingextremely wet
dripping > pronunciation
Soundsdrih'pihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > dripping: 3 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA liquid / liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house).
Synonymdrippage
Broaderflow, flowingThe motion characteristic of fluids (liquids / liquids or gases)
English > dripping: 3 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningThe sound of a liquid / liquid falling drop by drop.
Example"the constant sound of dripping irritated him"
Synonymdrip
BroadersoundThe sudden occurrence of an audible event
English > dripping: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningExtremely wet.
Example"dripping wet"
Synonymssoaking, sopping

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