dipped

v. put something quickly into a liquid and then took it out.

v. immersed something briefly in a liquid, often to coat it or clean it.

“She dipped the strawberries into melted chocolate for the party.”

“The artisan dipped the fabric into the indigo vat several times to achieve the desired depth of colour.”

v. moved down to a lower level for a short time.

v. dropped or sloped downwards briefly before returning to a previous level or continuing.

“The sun dipped below the horizon as we finished our walk.”

“The aircraft dipped suddenly when it hit a pocket of turbulence, causing a brief moment of alarm among the passengers.”

adj. covered in a thin layer of something, like chocolate or paint.

adj. having been briefly immersed in a substance to create a coating.

“I bought some chocolate-dipped biscuits at the bakery.”

“The manufacturer provided dipped galvanized steel components to ensure the structure would resist corrosion in the humid environment.”

adj. when a car's front lights are pointed down so they do not blind other drivers.

adj. referring to vehicle headlights adjusted to a lower beam to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.

“You should use dipped headlights when driving through the city at night.”

“The driver quickly switched to dipped beams as the first car appeared on the narrow country lane.”

British English