Definition of "drop"
- noun
A small mass of liquid just large enough to hold its own weight via surface tension, usually one that falls from a source of liquid.
The space or distance below a cliff or other high position into which someone or something could fall.
A fall, descent; an act of dropping.
A place where items or supplies may be left for others to collect, sometimes associated with criminal activity; a drop-off point.
An instance of dropping supplies or making a delivery, sometimes associated with delivery of supplies by parachute.
A small amount of an alcoholic beverage; or when used with the definite article (the drop), alcoholic spirits in general.
A single measure of whisky.
A small, round, sweet piece of hard candy, e.g. a lemon drop; a lozenge.
A dropped pass.
Short for drop-back or drop back.
In a woman, the difference between bust circumference and hip circumference; in a man, the difference between chest circumference and waist circumference.
Any item dropped by defeated enemies.
A point in a song, usually electronic styled music such as dubstep, house and trance, where everything is played at once, also known highlight, or climax.
- verb
To fail to make a catch from a batted ball that would have lead to the batsman being out.
To dispose (of); get rid of; to remove; to lose.
To eject; to dismiss; to cease to include, as if on a list.
To impart.
To release to the public.
To enter public distribution.
To cancel or end a scheduled event, project or course.
To cook, especially by deep-frying or grilling.
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