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1.NounA small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own rounded shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid."Put three drops of oil into the mixture.; ear drops eye drops"
2.NounA dose of liquid medicine in the form of a drop (sense 1).
3.NounA liquid medicine that is intended to be administered in drops (sense 1)."ear drops eye drops"
4.NounA very small quantity of liquid, or of anything."My aunt asked for just a drop more tea.; He was thirsty but there wasn’t a drop of water to be found; They didn’t show a drop of remorse; He usually enjoys a drop after dinner. She won’t touch a drop while she’s on duty.; It doesn’t matter where you’re from, anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine."
5.NounA small amount of an alcoholic beverage."He usually enjoys a drop after dinner. She won’t touch a drop while she’s on duty."
6.NounUsually preceded by the: alcoholic spirits in general."It doesn’t matter where you’re from, anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine."
7.NounA single measure of whisky.
8.NounThat which hangs or resembles a liquid globule, such as a hanging diamond earring or ornament, a glass pendant on a chandelier, etc.
Often preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop or piece of licorice; a lozenge.
An ornament resembling a pendant; a gutta.
9.NounOften preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop or piece of licorice; a lozenge.
10.NounAn ornament resembling a pendant; a gutta.
11.NounA thing which drops or hangs down.
The cover mounted on a swivel over a keyhole that rests over the keyhole when not in use to keep out debris, but is swiveled out of the way before inserting the key.
A fruit which has fallen off a tree, etc., or has been knocked off accidentally, rather than picked.
A dropped pass."Yet another drop for the Tiger tight end.; Do a drop for the telephone gang, then another drop for the Internet gang, both through the ceiling of the wiring closet."
12.NounThe cover mounted on a swivel over a keyhole that rests over the keyhole when not in use to keep out debris, but is swiveled out of the way before inserting the key.
13.NounA fruit which has fallen off a tree, etc., or has been knocked off accidentally, rather than picked.
14.NounA dropped pass."Yet another drop for the Tiger tight end."
15.NounA trapdoor (“hinged platform”) on a gallows; a gallows itself.
16.NounAn item made available for the player to pick up from the remains of a defeated enemy.
17.NounA mechanism for lowering something, such as a machine for lowering heavy weights on to a ship's deck, or a device for temporarily lowering a gas jet, etc.
An overhead electrical line running from a utility pole to a customer's building or other premises."Do a drop for the telephone gang, then another drop for the Internet gang, both through the ceiling of the wiring closet."
18.NounA mechanism for lowering something, such as a machine for lowering heavy weights on to a ship's deck, or a device for temporarily lowering a gas jet, etc.
19.NounAn overhead electrical line running from a utility pole to a customer's building or other premises."Do a drop for the telephone gang, then another drop for the Internet gang, both through the ceiling of the wiring closet."
20.NounEllipsis of drop hammer or drop press.
21.NounA curtain which falls in front of a theatrical stage; also, a section of (cloth) scenery lowered on to the stage like a curtain.
22.NounAn act or instance of dropping (in all senses).
An act of moving downwards under the force of gravity; a descent, a fall."That was a long drop, but fortunately I didn’t break any bones.; The delivery driver has to make three more drops before lunch.; The spy made the drop, leaving the plans under the tree as arranged.; The Tiger quarterback took a one-step drop, expecting his tight end to be open."
23.NounAn act of moving downwards under the force of gravity; a descent, a fall."That was a long drop, but fortunately I didn’t break any bones."
24.NounAn instance of making a delivery of people, supplies, or things, especially by parachute out of an aircraft (an airdrop), but also by truck, etc."The delivery driver has to make three more drops before lunch.; The spy made the drop, leaving the plans under the tree as arranged."
25.NounA release (of music, a video game, etc).
26.NounThe amount of money that a gambler exchanges for chips in a casino.
27.NounPreceded by the: execution by hanging.
28.NounUsually preceded by the: relegation from one division to a lower one.
Ellipsis of drop-back."The Tiger quarterback took a one-step drop, expecting his tight end to be open."
29.NounUsually preceded by the: relegation from one division to a lower one.
30.NounEllipsis of drop-back."The Tiger quarterback took a one-step drop, expecting his tight end to be open."
31.NounEllipsis of drop target.
32.NounEllipsis of drop kick.
33.NounEllipsis of drop shot.
34.NounA near vertical descent down the face of a breaking wave.
35.NounAn unsolicited credit card issue.
36.NounA decline in degree, quality, quantity, or rate."The drop in demand for oil resulted in a drop in prices."
37.NounOf men's clothes: the difference between the chest circumference and waist circumference.
Of women's clothes: the difference between the bust circumference and hip circumference.
38.NounOf men's clothes: the difference between the chest circumference and waist circumference.
39.NounOf women's clothes: the difference between the bust circumference and hip circumference.
40.NounThe distance through which something drops, or falls below a certain level.
The distance below a cliff or other high position through which someone or something could fall; hence, a steep slope."On one side of the road was a 50-foot drop."
41.NounThe distance below a cliff or other high position through which someone or something could fall; hence, a steep slope."On one side of the road was a 50-foot drop."
42.NounThe vertical length of a hanging curtain.
43.NounThe distance of the axis of a shaft below the base of a hanger.
44.NounThe distance that a person drops when being executed by hanging.
45.NounThe depth of a (square) sail (generally applied to the courses only); the vertical dimension of a sail.
46.NounA place where items or supplies may be left for others to collect, whether openly (as with a mail drop), or secretly or illegally (as in crime or espionage); a drop-off point."I left the plans at the drop, like you asked."
47.NounOnly used in get the drop on, have the drop on: an advantage.
48.NounA point in a song, usually electronic music such as dubstep, house, trance, or trap, where there is a very noticeable and pleasing change in bass, tempo, and/or overall tone; a climax, a highlight.
49.NounAn automobile with a drop-top roof, a convertible.
50.NounA place (specified by an ordinal) in the batting order after the openers.
51.VerbOf a liquid: to fall in drops or droplets. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
52.VerbTo fall (straight down) under the influence of gravity, like a drop of liquid."A single shot was fired and the bird dropped from the sky.; When you defeat this boss, there's a chance a power-up will drop.; This item can sometimes drop from chests."
53.VerbOf an item: To appear for the player to pick up, usually after an enemy has been defeated."When you defeat this boss, there's a chance a power-up will drop.; This item can sometimes drop from chests."
54.VerbTo fall or sink quickly or suddenly to the ground."Drop and give me thirty push-ups, private!; If your clothes are on fire, stop, drop, and roll."
55.VerbTo collapse in exhaustion or injury; also, to fall dead, or to fall in death.
56.VerbTo fall into a particular condition or state.
57.VerbTo come to an end (by not being kept up); to lapse, to stop.
58.VerbTo decrease, diminish, or lessen in condition, degree, value, etc."The stock dropped 1.5% yesterday.; We can take our vacation when the price of fuel drops.; Watch for the temperature to drop sharply, then you’ll know the reaction is complete.; The equipment shows how much the glacier has moved and the amount it dropped in height over the summer.; My synthesizer makes the notes sound funny when they drop below C2.; The song, 180 beats per minute, drops to 150 BPM near the end.; Billy’s voice dropped suddenly when he turned 12."
59.VerbOf a song or sound: to lower in key, pitch, tempo, or other quality."My synthesizer makes the notes sound funny when they drop below C2.; The song, 180 beats per minute, drops to 150 BPM near the end."
60.VerbOf a voice: to lower in timbre, often due to puberty."Billy’s voice dropped suddenly when he turned 12."
61.VerbTo fall behind or to the rear of a group of people, etc., as a result of not keeping up with those at the front.
62.VerbUsually followed by by, in, or into: of a person: to visit someone or somewhere informally or without a prior appointment."Do drop by soon and I’ll lend you that book.; We’ll drop in on her tomorrow."
63.VerbOf a programme, software, a music album or song, etc.: to enter public distribution."The album Hip-Hop Xmas dropped in time for the holidays."
64.VerbTo drop out of the betting.
65.VerbOf the testicles: to hang further away from the body and begin producing sperm due to puberty.
66.VerbTo let drops fall; to discharge itself in drops.
67.VerbTo drip (a liquid) in drops or small amounts.
68.VerbTo let (something) fall; to allow (something) to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on)."Don’t drop that plate! The police ordered the men to drop their weapons.; The monsters drop health pickups when killed.; When opened, these chests have a chance to drop powerful items."
69.VerbOf a defeated enemy or container: To leave behind an item that the player can collect."The monsters drop health pickups when killed.; When opened, these chests have a chance to drop powerful items."
70.VerbTo move to a lower position; to allow to hang downwards; to lower.
To quickly lower or take down (one's trousers), especially in public.
To cook (food, especially fast food), particularly by lowering into hot oil to deep-fry, or by grilling."Drop a basket of fries."
71.VerbTo quickly lower or take down (one's trousers), especially in public.
72.VerbTo cook (food, especially fast food), particularly by lowering into hot oil to deep-fry, or by grilling."Drop a basket of fries."
73.VerbTo reduce; to make smaller.
74.VerbOf an animal (usually a sheep): to give birth to (young); of a bird: to lay (an egg)."to drop a lamb"
75.VerbTo mention (something) casually or incidentally, usually in conversation."The lecturer would drop hints whenever the students struggled.; name drop"
76.VerbTo let (a letter, etc.) fall into a postbox; hence, to send (a letter, email, or other message) in an offhand manner."As she had a free moment, she dropped her a text.; Drop me a note when you get to the city."
77.VerbTo make (someone or something) fall to the ground from a blow, gunshot, etc.; to bring down, to shoot down; to kill."Make any sudden movements and I will drop you!; That gang rules the streets, dropping opponents with guns, bombs and other weapons."
78.VerbTo set down (someone or something) from a vehicle; to stop and deliver or deposit (someone or something); to drop off."Could you drop me at the airport on your way to work tomorrow?; I’ll be dropping the parcel at your place later."
79.VerbTo lower (a sound, a voice, etc.) in pitch or volume.
To tune (a guitar string, etc.) to a lower note.
80.VerbTo tune (a guitar string, etc.) to a lower note.
81.VerbTo cease concerning oneself over (someone or something); to have nothing more to do with (a discussion, subject, etc.)."I’m tired of this subject. Will you just drop it?"
82.VerbTo dispose or get rid of (something); to lose, to remove."I dropped ten pounds and an obnoxious fiancée."
83.VerbTo cease to include (something), as if on a list; to dismiss, to eject, to expel."I’ve been dropped from the football team."
84.VerbTo cancel or cease to participate in (a scheduled course, event, or project)."I had to drop calculus because it was taking up too much of my time."
85.VerbTo lose, spend, or otherwise part with (money)."My friends went to the football game, but I skipped, as I had just dropped a lot of money on a new bike wheel.; I drop knowledge wherever I go."
86.VerbTo lose, spend, or otherwise part with (money)."My friends went to the football game, but I skipped, as I had just dropped a lot of money on a new bike wheel."
87.VerbTo pass or use (counterfeit cheques, money, etc.).
88.VerbTo impart (something)."I drop knowledge wherever I go."
89.VerbEspecially in drop acid: to swallow (a drug, particularly LSD).
90.VerbTo release (a programme, software, a music album or song, etc.) to the public."They dropped the album Hip-Hop Xmas in time for the holidays.; That hacker has been threatening to drop my docs [i.e. publish my personal information]."
91.VerbTo fail to write, or (especially) to pronounce (a syllable, letter, etc.)."Cockneys drop their aitches."
92.VerbTo play (a portion of music) in the manner of a disc jockey."I love it when he drops his funky beats.; That guy can drop the bass like a monster.; Yo, I drop rhymes like nobody’s business."
93.VerbTo play (a portion of music) in the manner of a disc jockey."I love it when he drops his funky beats.; That guy can drop the bass like a monster."
94.VerbTo perform (rap music)."Yo, I drop rhymes like nobody’s business."
95.VerbTo (unexpectedly) lose (a competition, game, etc.).
Of a fielder: to fail to dismiss (a batsman) by accidentally dropping a batted ball that had initially been caught."Warne dropped Tendulkar on 99. Tendulkar went on to get a century next ball."
96.VerbTo (unexpectedly) lose (a competition, game, etc.).
97.VerbOf a fielder: to fail to dismiss (a batsman) by accidentally dropping a batted ball that had initially been caught."Warne dropped Tendulkar on 99. Tendulkar went on to get a century next ball."
98.VerbTo score (a goal) by means of a drop kick.
99.VerbTo cover (something) with or as if with drops, especially of a different colour; to bedrop, to variegate.
100.VerbTo enter a more basic interface."Next, you drop to a shell."
101.VerbTo present (the user) with a more basic interface."The next step drops the user to a recovery shell."
102.VerbTo make someone, or be made to do push-ups or some other form of exercise on the ground as punishment."Drop and give me 20, now!"