Phrase Hound found 83 phrases and 79 compound words that contain dip. The most common are listed below. Open dip in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 83
- skinny-dipAlternative form of skinny dip.
- take a dipTo swim.
- double-dipAn ice cream cone with two scoops of ice cream.
- dip penAny kind of pen which lacks an internal reservoir and needs to be dipped into ink, typically consisting of a nib mounted onto a holder.
- DIP switchA miniature switch designed to be attached to a circuit board to customize the behavior of the circuit.
- hip dipA naturally-occurring indentation on the side of the hip.
- buy the dipTo purchase a financial asset after its market value drops.
- polar bear dipSynonym of polar bear plunge: An outdoor plunge or swim in the middle of winter, often through ice.
- dip tubeA tube in a boiler that directs incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank, to be heated.
- magnetic dipThe angle between magnetic north and the horizontal (as shown by a compass held vertically).
- Texas dipA form of elaborate curtsey and prostration performed in Texas during debutante balls.
- taken a dippast participle of take a dip: To swim.
- takes a dipthird-person singular simple present indicative of take a dip: To swim.
- taking a dippresent participle and gerund of take a dip
- took a dipsimple past of take a dip
- buying the dippresent participle and gerund of buy the dip
- lucky dipA game in which prizes are covered up and mixed together in a container, so that contestants can dip their hand into the container and randomly pull out a prize.
- spinach dipA common restaurant appetizer made from spinach and another ingredient such as mayonnaise, cream cheese, or sour cream, and usually served with tortilla chips.
- dip-coatTo immerse in liquid in order to apply a dipcoat.
- bean dipA type of dipping sauce prepared using beans or refried beans.
- dip meterAlternative form of dipmeter: A type of electronic instrument that measures the resonant frequency of nearby unconnected radio frequency tuned circuits.
- dip netSynonym of hand net: A small net that is equipped with a handle and attached to a rim so that the net forms a pouch, used for trapping butterflies or individual fish.
- DIP switchesplural of DIP switch: A miniature switch designed to be attached to a circuit board to customize the behavior of the circuit.
- dip-coatingpresent participle and gerund of dip-coat
- French dipAn American hot sandwich made with sliced meat (usually roast beef) on a French roll, and served au jus. In its original form the bread is dipped in the jus when the sandwich is made, but more often the jus is served on the side so the …
Compound words 79
- dipperOne who, or that which, dips (immerses something, or itself, into a liquid).
- dipstickA stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquid. Often used to check the level at which a liquid in an opaque or inaccessible tank or reservoir stands; gauge.
- dipcoatA coating that is applied by immersing an object in a liquid, often applied to prevent corrosion.
- undipTo bring back up from a dipped state.
- dippableSuitable for being dipped into something.
- dipsectorAn instrument for observing the dip of the horizon.
- dipwadAn obnoxious fool; a jerk.
- downdipdownward along a dip
- redipTo dip again.
- skydipAny of a series of measurements of atmospheric opacity taken using a telescope that dips from a high to a low elevation