All Definitions for Dip
Below are all the dictionary definitions of dip:
1A lower section of a road or geological feature.
2Inclination downward
3Direction below a horizontal line
4Slope
5Pitch.
6The action of dipping or plunging for a moment into a liquid.
7A tank or trough where cattle or sheep are immersed in chemicals to kill parasites.
8A dip stick.
9A swim, usually a short swim to refresh.
10A pickpocket.
11A sauce for dipping.
12The angle from horizontal of a planar geologic surface, such as a fault line.
13A move in many different styles of partner dances, often performed at the end of a dance, in which the follower leans far to the side and is supported by the leader.
14A gymnastic or bodybuilding exercise on parallel bars in which the performer, resting on his hands, lets his arms bend and his body sink until his chin is level with the bars, and then raises himself by straightening his arms.
15The viscid exudation that is dipped out from incisions in the trees. Virgin dip is the runnings of the first year, yellow dip the runnings of subsequent years.
16A sudden drop followed by a climb, usually to avoid obstacles or as the result of getting into an airhole.
17Finely ground tobacco, consumed by placing a small amount between the lip and gum.
18The act of missing out on seeing a sought after bird.
19Fried bread.
20A financial asset in decline, seen as an investment opportunity.
21To lower into a liquid.
22To immerse oneself
23To become plunged in a liquid
24To sink.
25(of a value or rate) To decrease slightly.
26To lower a light's beam.
27To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute. While lowered, the flag is said to be “at the dip.” A flag being carried on a staff may be dipped by leaning it forward at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.
28To treat cattle or sheep by immersion in chemical solution.
29To use a dip stick to check oil level in an engine.
30To consume snuff by placing a pinch behind the lip or under the tongue so that the active chemical constituents of the snuff may be absorbed into the system for their narcotic effect.
31To immerse for baptism.
32To wet, as if by immersing
33To moisten.
34To plunge or engage thoroughly in any affair.
35To take out, by dipping a dipper, ladle, or other receptacle, into a fluid and removing a part
36Often with out.
37To perform the action of plunging a dipper, ladle. etc. into a liquid or soft substance and removing a part.
38To engage as a pledge
39To mortgage.
40To perform (a bow or curtsey) by inclining the body.
41To incline downward from the plane of the horizon.
42To perform a dip dance move (often phrased with the leader as the subject noun and the follower as the subject noun being dipped)
43To briefly lower the body by bending the knees while keeping the body in an upright position, usually in rhythm, as when singing or dancing.
44To leave
45To quit or abandon.
46To miss out on seeing a sought after bird.
47A foolish person.
48A diplomat.
49A diaper
50Diap, dipe.
51A dipped candle.
52Initialism of device-independent pixel.
53Acronym of dual in-line package.
54Acronym of dependency inversion principle. [(object-oriented programming) Design principle that states that (1) High- and low-level modules should both depend on abstractions and (2) instead of abstractions depending upon details, details should depend upon abstractions.]
About rhymes for dip
Finding the right rhyme for dip helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A lower section of a road or geological feature.", dip has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Slip is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Kinship works well in formal or poetic contexts. Quip is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for dip, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.