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drop-ins

drop-ins is the plural of drop-in.

Meaning of drop-in

Noun

drop-in (plural drop-ins)

  1. One who casually drops in (visits unannounced or without appointment).
    • The office was efficient, but not well equipped to handle drop-ins.
    Synonyms:
    walk-in
  2. An informal event that does not require booking in advance.
    Synonyms:
    walk-in
  3. A place that can be visited casually, without an appointment.
    Synonyms:
    walk-in
  4. The act of dropping in; that is, taking a wave that another surfer is already riding.
    • Drop-ins can and often do happen accidentally. Sometimes you're so focussed on your take-off that you just don't see the other rider.2004, Bill Mattos, Kayak Surfing, page 37
  5. A pitch that is prepared away from the ground or venue, and dropped into place only when a match is to be played.
  6. A message or advertisement inserted into other material.

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Questions about drop-ins

What is drop-ins the plural of?
Drop-ins is the plural of drop-in.

Words near drop-ins in the dictionary

  1. drop-goals
  2. drop-in
  3. drop-in center
  4. drop-in centers
  5. drop-in/drop-out
  6. drop-ins
  7. drop-kick
  8. drop-kicked
  9. drop-kicker
  10. drop-kickers
  11. drop-kicking

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