Definition of "dip"
- noun
A lower section of a road or geological feature.
A tank or trough where cattle or sheep are immersed in chemicals to kill parasites.
A dip stick.
A swim. (Usually a short swim to refresh).
A pickpocket.
A sauce for dipping.
The angle from horizontal of a planar geologic surface, such as a fault line.
A foolish person.
- verb
To lower into a liquid.
(of a value or rate) To decrease slightly.
To lower a light's beam.
To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute.
To treat cattle or sheep by immersion in chemical solution.
To use a dip stick to check oil level in an engine.
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.
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