What is the meaning of dripping?

noun

  • A liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house.
  • The sound of a liquid falling drop by drop.
    • usage: "the constant sound of dripping irritated him"

verb

  • Fall in drops.
    • usage: "Water is dripping from the faucet"
  • Let or cause to fall in drops.
    • usage: "dribble oil into the mixture"

adverb

  • Extremely wet.
    • usage: "dripping wet"; "soaking wet"
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