dip
Third Person
dips
Present Participle
dipping
Past Tense
dipped
Past Participle
dipped
1
to momentarily put something into a liquid
transitive
- My Asian roommate likes to dip her sushi rolls into soy sauce.
- My mother likes to dip her French fries into the tangy ketchup.
- She dipped her carrot sticks into the hummus.
- The artist dipped the brush, coating it in vibrant blue paint.
- The baker dipped the strawberries in melted chocolate.
2
to move something downward
transitive
- The bird gracefully dipped its wings as it descended to land on the branch.
- During the yoga class, participants were instructed to dip their heads towards their knees in a forward bend.
- They dipped the flag to honor the fallen soldiers.
- The captain dipped the boat's mast to signal arrival.
- The dancer dipped her partner during the final move.
3
to briefly go down or lower in position
- The sun dipped below the horizon, signaling the end of the day.
- As the plane descended, it dipped below the clouds for a clear view of the landscape.
- The car dipped into a valley before ascending up the hill.
- The roller coaster dipped sharply before ascending into another thrilling loop.
- The road dips before rising again toward the hills.
4
to scoop something from within a container using one's hand or a receptacle
transitive
- He dipped his hand into the bucket to scoop out some water.
- She dipped her ladle into the pot to serve the soup into bowls.
- They dipped their hands into the jar of candies to grab a handful.
- The chef dipped a spoon into the sauce to taste its flavor.
5
to partially submerge an object or apply liquid to make it wet or moist
transitive
- He dipped his cloth in the bucket of soapy water to clean the windows.
- They dipped their sponge in the solution to wash the car.
- Before writing, she dipped her pen nib in ink to ensure smooth writing.
- He dipped his towel in cold water to cool down on a hot summer day.
6
to immerse an animal in a solution to protect against parasites or infections
transitive
- The veterinarian recommended dipping the dog to treat its mange.
- He dipped his flock of chickens to prevent the spread of diseases.
- The livestock owner dipped his cattle to control external parasites like flies and lice.
- She dipped the rabbits to treat their skin infections.
7
to immerse a wick into melted wax or another liquid substance to build up layers and form a candle
transitive
- She dipped the wick into the melted beeswax to create a handcrafted candle.
- The artisan carefully dipped the tapered wick into the scented soy wax, creating aromatic candles for sale.
- They dipped the braided wick into the paraffin wax mixture, ensuring each layer adhered smoothly to the previous one.
- He dipped the cotton wick into the vat of colored wax, layer by layer, to make decorative candles.
8
(of a surface) to gradually decline or descend, often in a downward direction
- The hiking trail dipped sharply as it descended into the valley below.
- As we reached the edge of the cliff, the terrain dipped steeply towards the ocean.
- The ski slope dipped downward, challenging skiers with its steep gradient.
- The driveway dipped slightly as it approached the entrance to the garage.
9
to adjust the angle or intensity of the headlights, typically to prevent dazzling or blinding other drivers on the road
transitive
- While driving oncoming traffic, drivers are expected to dip their headlights to avoid glare.
- The automatic headlight system detected the presence of oncoming vehicles and automatically dipped the lights.
- She forgot to dip her headlights, causing discomfort to the driver in front of her.
- Drivers are reminded to dip their lights in foggy conditions to improve visibility for all road users.
Synonyms:
10
to place a small amount of powdered tobacco between the lip and gum for inhalation
transitive
- He liked to dip snuff while sitting on the porch in the evening.
- She discreetly dipped a pinch of snuff during the meeting to stay alert.
- The old man would often dip snuff while reading the newspaper
11
to leave, quit, or abandon a place or situation
- I gotta dip, see you later.
- She dipped right after the meeting ended.
- He dipped when things got awkward.
- We dipped before the cops arrived.
- Don't dip on me; I need your help.