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drip-feed

The English word “drip-feed” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A device for dispensing liquids in a slow, regular stream of drops or very small quantities.
  2. A device for dripping nutrients or drugs directly into a patient's bloodstream.

verb

  1. To dispense (a liquid) using a drip-feed.
  2. To administer nutrients, drugs, etc. to (a patient) using a drip-feed.
  3. To dispense or dole out in very small portions over a period of time.
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