dipped
v. B1 Intermediate US //ˈdɪpt// UK //dˈɪpt// dipped
v. to lower something briefly into a liquid and then lift it out. You do this to coat the food or to test the temperature.
v. to lower something momentarily into a liquid or substance and then withdraw it. Transitive; typically implies a brief, controlled immersion rather than full submersion.
She dipped the bread into the soup.
He dipped the paintbrush into the blue can before starting the wall.
The chef dipped the raw chicken into the seasoned flour, ensuring every piece was coated evenly before frying.
From dip + -ed.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.