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drip

Dictionary definition · drip

noun

  1. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid"there's a drip through the roof"
  2. the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop"the constant sound of dripping irritated him"
  3. (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)

verb

  1. fall in drops"Water is dripping from the faucet"
  2. let or cause to fall in drops"dribble oil into the mixture"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).