dropping — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Something dropped; a droplet.

   Examples

   The information we received was, that as the roof has no gutters, the droppings of water from the roof are driven by the wind against the wall.

2. A piece of animal excrement; dung.

   Usage

   • plural-normally

   Examples

   a rabbit dropping

3. The act of something that drops or falls.

   Examples

   At length, after several droppings asleep, […] Mr. Dowler made up his mind that he would throw himself on the bed […]

Adjective

1. coming down freely under the influence of gravity

   Synonyms

   falling

   Examples

   the eerie whistle of dropping bombs

   falling rain