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n. - (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway); The sound of a liquid falling drop by drop; Flowing in drops v. - Let or cause to fall in drops; Fall in drops.

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  • There's a drip through the roof
  • HARDY: We're in our -- what we call the drip room.
  • I suppose an IV drip is the only solution in such a scenario.
  • Bloated puffery and turgid sentimentality drip from the pages.
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