lipping

present participle of lip
as in washing
to flow along or against the waves, reflecting the red glow of the sunset, gently lipped the prow

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Verb
  • But one more theatrical feat of sleight of hand has occurred, because Kyoto’s washing your hands for you.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The restaurant also had health hazards such as old food residue on equipment and employees not washing their hands properly with soap, city officials said.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After bathing, spray your tub down two to three times per week to keep it clean.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
  • It was designed to be a structural element in the hull, too, with the four glass sides serving as walls in the beach area below and bathing the area in natural light.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This is the original pool, an infinity-edge spot where, years ago, Bobby would spend hours splashing and then join us at Lotus for lunch.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Most of those trout that were netted and hoisted for a picture likely lived, splashing water through the air and then disappearing back into the river.
    Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The sight of hundreds of tiny turtle hatchlings toddling their way down to the lapping ocean waves is the surest way to take your breath away.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Rice was lapping the entire league.
    Sam McDowell October 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Lipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lipping. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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