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
  • The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Maintain good foot hygiene by washing feet at least daily.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • His dad Marty, an entrepreneur, did the yeoman’s work, lifting Ben out of bed and into his chair, then bathing and feeding him each day.
    Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trail cameras captured the fuzzy guy cooling off by splashing around in a muddy puddle amid warm temperatures.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • 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
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 10 Jan. 2026.

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