drip

Noun
  1. Flowing in drops;
    The formation and falling of drops of liquid (synset 107447159)
    "there's a drip through the roof"
    is a type of: flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
    subtypes: intravenous drip - slow continuous drip introducing solutions intravenously (a drop at a time)
    same as: dribble, trickle
  2. The sound of a liquid falling drop by drop (synset 107397923)
    "the constant sound of dripping irritated him"
    is a type of: sound - the sudden occurrence of an audible event
    same as: dripping
  3. (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway) (synset 103246363)
    referred to in: architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
    is a type of: projection - any structure that branches out from a central support
    subtypes: dripstone, hoodmold, hoodmould - a protective drip that is made of stone
    same as: drip mold, drip mould
Verb
  1. Fall in drops (synset 202075070)
    "Water is dripping from the faucet"
    is a type of: come down, descend, fall, go down - move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
    verb group: dribble, drip, drop - let or cause to fall in drops
  2. Let or cause to fall in drops (synset 201614420)
    "dribble oil into the mixture"
    is a type of: pour - cause to run
    same as: dribble, drop
    verb group: drip - fall in drops

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