01 n. The action of causing to drop or of letting drop; falling.
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1.
The action of causing to drop or of letting drop; falling.
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2.
That which falls in drops; the excrement or dung of animals; -- often used in the plural.
Phrases & compounds
Dropping bottle —
an instrument used to supply small quantities of a fluid to a test tube or other vessel.
Dropping fire —
a continued irregular discharge of firearms.
Dropping tube —
a tube for ejecting any liquid in drops.