Dunk
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To submerge briefly in a liquid. To set down carelessly. To put the ball directly downward through the hoop while grabbing onto the rim with power.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of dunking, particularly in basketball.
Example sentence: I get excited after I dunk. I yell and scream, but it's not yelling and screaming at other players to show them up. It's the way I play. What I do is have fun on the court.
Dip
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To lower into a liquid.To lower a light's beam.To lower a flag, particularly a national ensign, to a partially hoisted position in order to render or to return a salute. While lowered, the flag is said to be “at the dip.” A flag being carried on a staff may be dipped by leaning it forward at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.To treat cattle or sheep by immersion in chemical solution.To use a dip stick to check oil level in an engine.To consume snuff by placing a pinch behind the lip or under the tongue so that the active chemical constituents of the snuff may be absorbed into the system for their narcotic effect.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A lower section of a road or geological feature.A tank or trough where cattle or sheep are immersed in chemicals to kill parasites.A dip stick.A swim. (Usually a short swim to refresh).A pickpocket.A sauce for dipping.The angle from horizontal of a planar geologic surface, such as a fault line.
Example sentence: Never dip lower than you can dip.