noun

dipping

DIH-pihng

noun

The act of briefly submerging something in a liquid.

"Dipping the fabric in dye gave it a rich blue color."

Using moist tobacco placed between the lip and gum.

"He gave up dipping after his dentist warned him about the health risks."

How to Use Dipping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of briefly immersing something in a liquid — or, separately, using smokeless tobacco.

Common pairings

dipping sauce dipping tobacco

dippings plural

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_____ the fabric in dye gave it a rich blue color.

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