Definition of “dip”
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A lower section of a road or geological feature.
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A tank or trough where cattle or sheep are immersed in chemicals to kill parasites.
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A dip stick.
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A swim. (Usually a short swim to refresh).
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A pickpocket.
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A sauce for dipping.
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The angle from horizontal of a planar geologic surface, such as a fault line.
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A foolish person.
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verb:
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To lower into a liquid.
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(of a value or rate) To decrease slightly.
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To lower a light's beam.
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To lower (a flag), particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute.
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To treat cattle or sheep by immersion in chemical solution.
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To use a dip stick to check oil level in an engine.
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To 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.
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