dip

Definition

  • n. a depression in an otherwise level surface
  • n. (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
  • n. tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped
  • n. a brief immersion

Word forms

Past tense
dipped
Present participle
dipping
Past participle
dipped
Third person singular
dips

Example sentences

  1. v.

    She decided to dip her toes in the water before jumping in.

  2. n.

    He took a quick dip in the pool to cool off.

  3. n.

    The technician replaced the faulty dip in the circuit board.