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Dropping

DRAH-pihng

/ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/

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dropping

Dictionary meaning

Coming down freely under the influence of gravity.

Examples

  • The eerie whistle of dropping bombs.

Synonyms: falling

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

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muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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