drop

1. (also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.Examples: "Put three drops of oil into the mixture."; "A circular horizontal surface of indefinite diameter gave a drop of water weighing 2·10 grains. This is therefore the weight of the maximum drop formed on a flat surface, and it will be seen that it very nearly coincides with the weight of the drop formed upon a surface seven-tenths of an inch diameter. The drop in this case is always formed at the centre of the surface, this being the centre of the greatest molecular attraction amongst the liquid particles."Synonyms: gt#Noun, gtt#Noun, gutta#Nounalsofiguratively

2. (also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.Examples: "My first treatment consisted of one eye drop in each eye which was supposed to determine the condition of the eye and make it easier to examine them the next day."; "The eye is able to hold only about 20 percent of the amount of fluid in a standard eye drop. Therefore, put only one eye drop in your eye at a time. If you have been instructed to use more than one eye drop, wait about 5 minutes between the drops. This will allow more of the drops to be absorbed and will reduce waste."Synonyms: gt#Noun, gtt#Noun, gutta#Nounalsofiguratively

3. (also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.Examples: "ear drops    eye drops"Synonyms: gt#Noun, gtt#Noun, gutta#Nounalsofigurativelyin-plural

4. (figuratively) A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.Examples: "My aunt asked for just a drop more tea."; "He was thirsty but there wasn’t a drop of water to be found"; "They didn’t show a drop of remorse"Synonyms: dash, smidgen, ace, tinge, atom, aught, bissel, bitfiguratively

5. (figuratively) A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.Examples: "He usually enjoys a drop after dinner.    She won’t touch a drop while she’s on duty."Synonyms: dash, smidgen, ace, tinge, atom, aught, bissel, bitAustraliaBritishfiguratively

6. (figuratively) A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.Examples: "It doesn’t matter where you’re from, anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine."; "She is rather fond of her drops, and is then particularly good-humoured; it is only when she is getting sober that she is querulous and nervous."Synonyms: dash, smidgen, ace, tinge, atom, aught, bissel, bitBritishfiguratively