1
as in dung
droppings plural
solid matter discharged from an animal's alimentary canal
the only bad part about owning a rabbit was cleaning the droppings out of the litter box every night
2
as in cancelation
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to
the dropping of an act from the talent show should bring it in on time
present participle of drop
1
as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
I dropped the fly ball drop the anchor
2
as in plunging
to go to a lower level especially abruptly
although they start out high, prices for home electronics eventually drop
3
as in stopping
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
drop what you're doing and come here
4
as in abandoning
to stop doing (something) permanently
isn't it time you dropped that smoking habit and spent your money on better things?
5
as in falling
to lead or extend downward
the cable car tracks can drop suddenly, so be sure to hang onto something
6
as in cancelling
to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)
drop that plan in favor of another
7
as in producing
to bring forth from the womb
the cow dropped her calf early this morning
8
as in downing
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
dropped the would-be mugger in his tracks with a single well-aimed blow
9
as in losing
to fail to win, gain, or obtain
the local hockey team has dropped two out of the last three contests
10
as in dripping
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
the cold glass dropped condensation
11
as in paying
to hand over or use up in payment
I dropped $50 on these shoes
12
as in mentioning
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
he would ever so "casually" drop the names of celebrities he knew personally
13
as in reducing
to make smaller in amount, volume, or extent
with these icy road conditions, drivers should be dropping their speed
14
as in dying
to stop living
during the Black Death people all over Asia and Europe were dropping like flies
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