dropping
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
animal waste, like poop, that you find on the ground.
animal excrement, typically referring to the waste of birds, rabbits, or other small animals. Usually used in the plural form.
Simple“We found bird droppings on the balcony after we were away for a week.”
In context“The presence of fresh rodent droppings in the warehouse indicated a significant breach in the building's pest control perimeter.”
UsageAlmost always used in the plural form 'droppings'.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
the act of something falling down.
the action or instance of something falling or being let go.
Simple“The sudden dropping of the heavy box made a loud noise.”
In context“The accidental dropping of the glass vase resulted in a thousand tiny shards scattering across the marble floor.”
Usage dropping water
By surface analysis, drop + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.