dip
/dɪp/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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