1. past tense and past participle of dip; lowered briefly into liquid
2. moved downward briefly or suddenly

1. coated or treated by being briefly immersed in liquid

Examples

• She dipped the brush in paint before starting to work.
• The temperature dipped below freezing last night.
• He dipped his toe in the water to test how cold it was.
• The bird dipped down to catch a fish from the lake.
• The chocolate-dipped strawberries were delicious.
• Stock prices dipped sharply after the announcement.
• The candles were hand-dipped in colored wax.