drip

Definition von drip im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: To fall one drop at a time
Listening to the tap next door drip all night drove me mad!.; A limp, ineffectual, boring or otherwise uninteresting person
He couldn't even summon up the courage to ask her name... what a drip!.; An apparatus that slowly releases a liquid, especially one that releases drugs into a patient's bloodstream (an intravenous drip)
He's not doing so well. The doctors have put him on a drip.; Dividend reinvestment program; a type of financial investing; To have a superabundance of valuable things
The duchess was dripping with jewels.; To put a small amount of a liquid on something, drop by drop
After putting oil on the side of the salad, the chef should drip a little vinegar in the oil.; A drop of a liquid
I put a drip of vanilla extract in my hot cocoa.; To leak slowly
Does the sink drip, or have I just spilt water over the floor?.; A drip is a piece of medical equipment by which a liquid is slowly passed through a tube into a patient's blood. I had a bad attack of pneumonia and spent two days in hospital on a drip; {v} to drop down; {n} what falls in drops; Dividend Reinvestment Plan, whereby you instruct a corporation to invest stock dividends in additional shares of the corporation's stock, rather than paying you cash dividends Once you sign up for a DRIP, reinvestment is automatic Depending upon the DRIP, brokerage and other fees might be reduced or waived, and you might receive a per-share price discount DRIP participation is a means of dollar cost averaging; When fluids or blood are passed into a vein or artery, using a needle or plastic tube; To let fall drops of moisture or liquid; as, a wet garment drips; {f} drizzle, dribble, drop; A moulding designed to prevent rainwater from running down the face of a wall, or to protect the bottom of a door or window from leakage; A tank located below level of gas mains, and connected to main by pipes, for the purpose of collecting condensed water, gas, and tars which must be drained from the main continually to prevent congestion and eventual rupture of the pipe Capacities of the tanks vary from a few gallons to as much as 500 gallons; This is a program used by some publicly traded companies to make it easy for stockholders to reinvest their dividends in more company stock Instead of sending the investor a dividend check, the company buys more stock on behalf of the investor Most dividend reinvestment plans do not charge fees or commissions on the transaction; When liquid drips somewhere, or you drip it somewhere, it falls in individual small drops. Sit your child forward and let the blood drip into a tissue or on to the floor Amid the trees the sea mist was dripping The children kept dripping Coke on the carpets; That part of a cornice, sill course, or other horizontal member, which projects beyond the rest, and is of such section as to throw off the rain water; (a) A member of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts for throwing off water (b) A groove in the under side of a sill or drip cap to cause water to drop off on the outer edge instead of drawing back and running down the face of the building; fall in drops; "Water is dripping from the faucet"; A drip is a small individual drop of a liquid. Drips of water rolled down the trousers of his uniform; A projecting fin or a groove at the outer edge of a sill, soffit, or other projecting member in a wall designed to interrupt the flow of water downward over the wall or inward across the soffit; a) A member of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts for throwing off water b) A groove in the underside of a sill or drip cap to cause water to drop off on the outer edge instead of drawing back and running down the face of the building; Dual Ring Protocol; fall in drops; "Water is dripping from the faucet; an apparatus that slowly releases a liquid, especially one that releases drugs into a patients bloodstream (an intravenous drip); A falling or letting fall in drops; a dripping; that which drips, or falls in drops; To let fall in drops; Refers to television scheduling and is when lower levels of weight is spread over a long period of time; that part of an exterior finish that projects below another; the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop; "the constant sound of dripping irritated him"; The acronym for dividend reinvestment plan A DRIP allows for the automatic reinvestment of shareholder dividends in more shares of Company’s stock At the present time, Kraft does not offer a DRIP; If you say that something is dripping with a particular thing, you mean that it contains a lot of that thing. They were dazed by window displays dripping with diamonds and furs see also drip-dry, dripping; flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof"; (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway); Groove or slot cut beneath and slightly behind the forward edge of a projecting stone member, such as a sill, lintel, or coping, to cause rainwater to drip oft and prevent it from penetrating the wall; To fall in drops; as, water drips from the eaves; Continuous grove cut or cast into the bottom of the projecting edge of Cast Stone in order to disrupt the capillary attraction of water to the wall below; (a) A member of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts for throwing off water (b)A groove in the under side of a sill or drip cap to cause water to drop off on the outer edge instead of drawing back and running down the face of the building; A program in which a dividend paying company (especially mutual funds) will automatically reinvest an investor's dividend to purchase additional shares of the company's stock The dividend is still taxable by the IRS In participating in a DRIP, an investor uses dollar cost averaging to increase their amount of capital in the stock; (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway) the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop; "the constant sound of dripping irritated him"; {i} drop, drizzle, dribble; wetblanket; stupid person; (a) A member of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts for throwing off water (b) A groove in the underside of a sill or drip cap to cause water to drop off on the outer edge instead of drawing back and running down the face of the building; let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture"; When something drips, drops of liquid fall from it. A tap in the kitchen was dripping Lou was dripping with perspiration He was holding a cloth that dripped pink drops upon the floor
drip edge: A metal flashing or other overhanging component with an outward projecting lower edge, intended to control the direction of dripping water and help protect underlying building components
drip edges: plural form of drip edge
drip line: The area defined by the outermost circumference of a tree canopy from where water drips onto the ground
Be particularly careful applying within the drip line of trees and other ornamental species.
drip tip: An elongated leaf tip from which excess water drips off, as found in plants of the rainforest
drip-dry: made of a fabric that does not wrinkle when hung dripping wet for drying
drip-dry: dry by hanging up wet
drip-dry: A cloth item that can be washed and drip-dried
drip drop: 1. Continuous dripping with alternation of sound.2. Pass very slowly, like dripping water
drip coffee: coffee made by passing boiling water through a perforated container packed with finely ground coffee
drip coffee: Coffee made by pouring boiling water through a perforated container holding ground coffee into a pot that is fitted underneath
drip culture: a hydroponic method of growing plants by allowing nutrient solutions to drip slowly onto an inert medium in which the plants are growing
drip edge: The strip of metal extending out beyond the eaves or rakes to prevent rainwater from rolling around the shingles back onto the wooden portion of the house The profile of drip edge is shown at the right Back to Top
drip edge: metal edging strips placed on roof edges to provide
drip edge: A noncorrosive, nonstaining material used along the eaves and rakes to allow water runoff to drip clear of underlying construction
drip edge: A device designed to prevent water from running back or under an overhang
drip edge: A metal strip placed along the edge of a roof to divert water
drip edge: A non-corrosive, non-staining material used along the eaves and rakes to allow water runoff to drip clear of underlying construction
drip edge: -A lip or protrusion on the lower outside edge of logs that forces rainwater to drain down the exterior face of a log wall and past the seams between logs
drip edge: A metal flashing bent at a 90º angle that is installed along the roof edge It’s function is to help direct runoff water away from the building and to terminate and secure the edge of the roof membrane
drip edge: A steel flashing bent at a 90º angle that is placed along the outer perimeter of steep sloped buildings; used to help direct runoff water away from the building Drip Edge resembles nosing except that it has an outwardly-angled bottom edge (preferably hemmed) To see the difference between Drip Edge and Nosing, click here
drip edge: usually metal strip used on eves and rakes to allow for water run off without damaging underlying materials
drip edge: A non-corrosive, non-staining material used along the eaves and rakes to allow water run-off to drip clear of underlying construction
drip edge: Found at the edge of a roof, used to prevent water penetration
drip edge: a metal flashing, or other overhang component, with and outward projecting lower edge, intended to control the direction of dripping water and help protect underlying building components A drip edge also can be used to break the continuity of contact between the roof perimeter and wall components to help prevent capillary action
drip edge: A narrow preformed piece of sheet metal placed along the edge of a roof line so it overhangs the edge of the roof and allows water to be carried beyond the roof edge and drip directly to the ground
drip feed: one drop at a time
drip feed: the administration of a solution blood or saline or plasma etc
drip irrigation: the slow discharge of irrigation water (dripping) to crop fields via tubes or pipes with tiny perforations so as to minimize loss of water by evaporation and transpiration
drip irrigation: Uses pipe or tubing perforated with very small holes to deliver water one drop at a time directly to the soil around each plant
drip irrigation: Water slowly released from micron-size holes (too small for soil to clog) in hoses; supplies plant roots with steady moisture
drip irrigation: A method of irrigation that delivers a measured amount of water through an emitter located near each plant to be irrigated at frequent intervals Drip irrigation can take place above or below ground and is one of the most efficient methods of irrigating
drip irrigation: An above ground, low-pressure watering system with flexible tubing that releases small, steady amounts of water through emitters placed near individual plants
drip irrigation: a common irrigation method where pipes or tubes filled with water slowly drip onto crops Drip irrigation is a low-pressure method of irrigation and less water is lost to evaporation than high-pressure spray irrigation
drip irrigation: An irrigation method where pipes or tubes filled with water slowly drip onto a landscaped or other planted area Drip irrigation is a low-pressure method of irrigation and less water is lost to evaporation than high-pressure spray irrigation
drip irrigation: A system of irrigation using small diameter hoses to deliver water at slow rates (i e drips) Useful in watering small areas (e g flower beds, potted plants, hanging baskets, etc )
drip irrigation: Drip irrigation systems are placed close to plant roots to water slowly, replacing only the moisture the plant uses daily
drip irrigation: network of pipes which supply water close to the roots of each plant
drip irrigation: Particularly valuable form of irrigation in areas plagued by drought Drip irrigation delivers water slowly and directly to the root systems of plants, allowing water to be absorbed effectively by roots --and soil particles It also helps prevent loss of water to wind and sun, as well as to the subsoil where it can't be reached by plants
drip irrigation: Irrigation whereby water is slowly applied to the soil surface through small emitters having low-discharge orifices
drip irrigation: A process of distributing cyanide solution across the top of the leach pile in order that gold may be leached from the ore The process uses plastic tubing approximately 1 /2-inch in diameter A small opening about every 18 to 36 inches along the length of the tubing allows a small quantity of processing solution to drip out of the tube
drip loop: a downward hanging loop in a line that runs to a building; "when it rained water would fall from the drip loop before it reached the building
drip mat: a small mat placed under a glass to protect a surface from condensation
drip pan: Pan-shaped panel or trough used to collect condensate from evaporator coil
drip pan: pan for catching drippings under roasting meat
drip pan: pan under a refrigerator for collecting liquid waste
drip pan: Typically used to catch fat, juice and drippings during indirect cooking a drip pan can be a heavy-duty foil roasting pan placed in the middle of the coals directly beneath the meat cooking on the grill Preventing fat from soaking in to the coal reduces the amount of flare-ups and smoke while the meat is cooking
drip pan: A pan shaped to collect moisture condensing on an evaporator coil in an air conditioning and refrigerant system
drip pan: Pan-shaped panel or trough used to collect condensate from evaporator
drip pot: a coffeepot for making drip coffee
drip-: Dual Ring Protocol
drip-: A moulding designed to prevent rainwater from running down the face of a wall, or to protect the bottom of a door or window from leakage
drip-: A program in which a dividend paying company (especially mutual funds) will automatically reinvest an investor's dividend to purchase additional shares of the company's stock The dividend is still taxable by the IRS In participating in a DRIP, an investor uses dollar cost averaging to increase their amount of capital in the stock
drip-: that part of an exterior finish that projects below another
drip-: When fluids or blood are passed into a vein or artery, using a needle or plastic tube
drip-: This is a program used by some publicly traded companies to make it easy for stockholders to reinvest their dividends in more company stock Instead of sending the investor a dividend check, the company buys more stock on behalf of the investor Most dividend reinvestment plans do not charge fees or commissions on the transaction
drip-: (a) A member of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts for throwing off water (b) A groove in the underside of a sill or drip cap to cause water to drop off on the outer edge instead of drawing back and running down the face of the building
drip-: Continuous grove cut or cast into the bottom of the projecting edge of Cast Stone in order to disrupt the capillary attraction of water to the wall below
drip-: Refers to television scheduling and is when lower levels of weight is spread over a long period of time
drip-: A tank located below level of gas mains, and connected to main by pipes, for the purpose of collecting condensed water, gas, and tars which must be drained from the main continually to prevent congestion and eventual rupture of the pipe Capacities of the tanks vary from a few gallons to as much as 500 gallons
drip-: the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop; "the constant sound of dripping irritated him"
drip-: a) A member of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts for throwing off water b) A groove in the underside of a sill or drip cap to cause water to drop off on the outer edge instead of drawing back and running down the face of the building
drip-: (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)
drip-: (a) A member of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts for throwing off water (b)A groove in the under side of a sill or drip cap to cause water to drop off on the outer edge instead of drawing back and running down the face of the building
drip-: fall in drops; "Water is dripping from the faucet"
drip-: dribble: let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture"
drip-: flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof"
drip-: A projecting fin or a groove at the outer edge of a sill, soffit, or other projecting member in a wall designed to interrupt the flow of water downward over the wall or inward across the soffit
drip-: (a) A member of a cornice or other horizontal exterior finish course that has a projection beyond the other parts for throwing off water (b) A groove in the under side of a sill or drip cap to cause water to drop off on the outer edge instead of drawing back and running down the face of the building
drip-: The acronym for dividend reinvestment plan A DRIP allows for the automatic reinvestment of shareholder dividends in more shares of Company’s stock At the present time, Kraft does not offer a DRIP
drip-: Groove or slot cut beneath and slightly behind the forward edge of a projecting stone member, such as a sill, lintel, or coping, to cause rainwater to drip oft and prevent it from penetrating the wall
drip-: Dividend Reinvestment Plan, whereby you instruct a corporation to invest stock dividends in additional shares of the corporation's stock, rather than paying you cash dividends Once you sign up for a DRIP, reinvestment is automatic Depending upon the DRIP, brokerage and other fees might be reduced or waived, and you might receive a per-share price discount DRIP participation is a means of dollar cost averaging
drip-dry: {s} (of clothes or fabric) wash-and-wear, needing no ironing, made of a material that will not become creased when hung dripping wet for drying
drip-dry: Drip-dry clothes or sheets are made of a fabric that dries free of creases when it is hung up wet. drip-dry shirts. drip-dry clothing does not need ironing
drip-dry: dry by hanging up wet used of fabrics that do not require ironing; "drip-dry shirts for travel
dripper: Agent noun of drip; one who drips
dripping: Solid animal fat, traditionally collected from dripping off roasting meat
neutron drip line: The jagged line, on a chart showing the number of protons and neutrons of all known isotopes, beyond which neutron-rich nuclei are unstable and emit neutrons
post-nasal drip: The accumulation in the throat or back of the nose of excessive mucus produced by the sinuses
postnasal drip: Alternative spelling of post-nasal drip
dripping: {n} the fat that drops from roast meat
dripped: Simple past and past participle of drip
dripper: {i} person or thing which drips; rainy day, wet day
dripping: a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
dripping: That which falls in drops, as fat from meat in roasting
dripping: the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop; "the constant sound of dripping irritated him"
dripping: {i} falling in drops; fat and juices which drip from meat during cooking
dripping: having liquid falling in drops; "in the dripping fog"; "the scene where he is singing in the rain in dripping clothes"; "there was little shelter under the dripping trees"
dripping: a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house) having liquid falling in drops; "in the dripping fog"; "the scene where he is singing in the rain in dripping clothes"; "there was little shelter under the dripping trees
dripping: If you are dripping wet, you are so wet that water is dripping from you. We were dripping wet from the spray. = sopping see also drip. the oily substance that comes out of meat when you cook it. extremely wet
dripping: Dripping is the fat which comes out of meat when it is fried or roasted, and which can be used for frying food
dripping: wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or blood or tears; "wiped his reeking neck"
dripping: A falling in drops, or the sound so made
dripping: present participle of drip
dripping: extremely wet; "dripping wet"; "soaking wet"
dripping: {s} falling in drops, wet, sopping
drips: plural of drip
intravenous drip: slow continuous drip introducing solutions intravenously (a drop at a time)
postnasal drip: chronic secretion of mucus from the rear of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx
postnasal drip: The chronic secretion of mucus from the posterior nasal cavities, often caused by a cold or allergy