droop
Third Person
droops
Present Participle
drooping
Past Tense
drooped
Past Participle
drooped
1
to bend downward or sag under the influence of gravity or due to lack of support or tension
- The heavy curtains began to droop at the edges where they weren't properly supported.
- Over time, the plant's leaves started to droop from dehydration despite regular watering.
- The shelf started to droop in the middle under the weight of the books.
- His shoulders began to droop as fatigue set in after a long day's work.
- The aging bridge cables began to droop, prompting engineers to assess their structural integrity.
2
become limp
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3
hang loosely or laxly
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