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noun(drop)the quantity of fluid that falls in one spherical mass
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noun(drop)a dose of medicine measured by drops
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noun(drop)a minute quantity or degree of something nonmaterial or intangible
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verb(drop)to fall in drops
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verb(drop)to fall unexpectedly or suddenly
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verb(drop)to descend from one line or level to another
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plural noun(drop)a medicated solution for the eyes that is applied in drops —usually singular and hyphenated when used before another noun
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plural noun(drop)drops of a solution of a drug (such as chloral hydrate) put into a drink to produce unconsciousness or stupefaction
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idiom(drop)someone's mouth opens in a way that shows he or she is very surprised or shocked
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idiom(drop)—used to say that someone finally understands something after not understanding it for a time
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noun(drop)delivery of cargo, emergency supplies, or personnel by parachute from an airplane in flight
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noun(drop)the act or action of delivering supplies by parachute from an airplane during an emergency when other methods are not possible
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noun(drop)a lozenge or troche used to relieve coughing
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noun(drop)a small piece of candy that contains medicine to prevent coughing
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verb(drop)retreat
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verb(drop)to move straight back from the line of scrimmage
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verb(drop)to pay a brief casual visit
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verb(drop)to visit casually or unexpectedly