lipping

Definition of lippingnext
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
  • If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
  • Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.
    Lauren David, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Guests can try their hand at rice planting or bathing the resident water buffalo (a pampered pink-and-black pair).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
  • Authorities say the fish have not been sighted in bathing areas at Greek island resorts.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
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  • Canal Saint Martin in Paris drew throngs Sunday splashing and diving off a bridge, despite authorities’ attempts to control the crowds.
    Oleg Cetinic, Fortune, 22 June 2026
  • If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
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  • In Houston, some drivers were up to their trailer hitches in lapping waters, while photos from Waco, Texas, showed roadways washed away by the storms.
    Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
  • Rock Harbor to Daisy Farm Campground This trail almost entirely follows the coast for 7 miles, with a soundtrack of lapping waves, trilling loons, and the occasional outboard motor.
    Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
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“Lipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lipping. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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