dip

/dɪp/
noun
  1. A thick sauce that food is dipped into before eating.
    • He made a spicy bean dip for the tacos.
    • This onion dip is perfect with fresh vegetables.
    • We served chips with a creamy spinach dip at the party.
  2. A brief downward movement or decrease.
    • The road has a sharp dip that can surprise drivers.
    • There was a sudden dip in the stock market this morning.
    • We noticed a dip in sales during the winter months.
  3. A quick swim or plunge into water.
    • She went for a quick dip before breakfast.
    • We took a dip in the lake to cool off.
    • After the hike, a dip in the pool felt great.
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verb
  1. To put something briefly into a liquid.
    • She dipped her brush into the paint before starting the picture.
    • The chef dipped the chicken pieces in batter before frying them.
    • He dipped his toe in the pool to test the temperature.
  2. To go down or become lower, especially temporarily.
    • Stock prices dipped slightly after the news.
    • The temperature dipped below freezing last night.
    • The road dips suddenly just past the bridge.
  3. To lower or move something downward briefly.
    • The pilot dipped the plane's wings to signal the crowd.
    • He dipped his head to avoid hitting the low beam.
    • She dipped the flashlight beam toward the ground.
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