n. 1.a small quantity (especially of a liquid) 2.a shape that is small and round 3.a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity 4.a steep high face of rock 5.a predetermined hiding place for the deposit and distribution of illicit goods (such as drugs or stolen property) 6.a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity 7.a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies 8.a central depository where things can be left or picked up 9.the act of dropping something drop v. 1.let fall to the ground 2.to fall vertically 3.go down in value 4.fall or drop to a lower place or level 5.terminate an association with 6.utter casually 7.stop pursuing or acting 8.leave or unload, especially of passengers or cargo 9.cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow 10.lose (a game) 11.pay out 12.lower the pitch of (musical notes) 13.hang freely 14.stop associating with 15.let or cause to fall in drops 16.get rid of 17.leave undone or leave out 18.change from one level to another 19.grow worse 20.give birth