Dop
noun
A cap of a certain material worn by diamond polishers.
The diamond setter carefully placed the gem on the dop before beginning the polishing process.
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Technical
noun
In astronomy, it's short for Doppler shift, which means a change in the frequency of light, caused by the motion of the light source.
The red dop of distant galaxies is evidence for the universe's expansion.
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Academic
noun
A type of alcoholic drink made from grape skins and leftovers from wine production.
He served dop after dinner, which he had homemade using the leftover grape skins of his vineyard.
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Colloquial
verb
To accidentally drop something.
Be careful not to dop your phone while crossing the road.
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Informal, Disapproving
noun
A cap of a certain material worn by diamond polishers.
The diamond setter carefully placed the gem on the dop before beginning the polishing process.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In astronomy, it's short for Doppler shift, which means a change in the frequency of light, caused by the motion of the light source.
The red dop of distant galaxies is evidence for the universe's expansion.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A type of alcoholic drink made from grape skins and leftovers from wine production.
He served dop after dinner, which he had homemade using the leftover grape skins of his vineyard.
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To accidentally drop something.
Be careful not to dop your phone while crossing the road.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Term
Used by diamond professionals, not commonly known to the general public.
She explained that the right dop is crucial for securing the diamond during cutting.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Wearable
'Dop' here is an object, not something you can wear on your head.
The apprentice learned how to mount gems on the dop with precision.
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Term
Used by diamond professionals, not commonly known to the general public.
She explained that the right dop is crucial for securing the diamond during cutting.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Wearable
'Dop' here is an object, not something you can wear on your head.
The apprentice learned how to mount gems on the dop with precision.
Pro Tip 1/2Technical Term
Used by diamond professionals, not commonly known to the general public.
She explained that the right dop is crucial for securing the diamond during cutting.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Wearable
'Dop' here is an object, not something you can wear on your head.
The apprentice learned how to mount gems on the dop with precision.
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