Dropping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɹɒpɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dropping is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of drop.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of drop.
More Meanings
- Something dropped; a droplet.
- (usually in the plural) A piece of animal excrement; dung.
- The act of something that drops or falls.
Example Sentences
a rabbit dropping
At length, after several droppings asleep, […] Mr. Dowler made up his mind that he would throw himself on the bed […]
The information we received was, that as the roof has no gutters, the droppings of water from the roof are driven by the wind against the wall.
Word Forms
- droppings
Synonyms for dropping
Depending on context, synonyms include falling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include falling, descending, plummeting, downing, down, downed.
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