Definitions

1. noun

A device or container that dispenses a small amount of liquid, especially water, at regular intervals.

“The gardener used a drip irrigation system with drippers to water the plants efficiently.”

2. noun

A device that dispenses a small amount of a liquid, such as oil or ink, at regular intervals.

“The printer’s ink dripper needed to be replaced to prevent smudges on the printouts.”

3. verb

To dispense or leak a small amount of liquid at regular intervals.

“The faucet dripper was loud and annoying, so she turned off the tap.”