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hip

/hɪp/

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noun

The outward-projecting parts of the pelvis and top of the femur and the overlying tissue.

Examples :

"My grandfather's hip replacement surgery went well. "

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noun

The inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

Examples :

"The roof's hip angled sharply down to the side of the house. "

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noun

In a bridge truss, the place where an inclined end post meets the top chord.

Examples :

"The hip of the bridge truss supported the weight of the entire structure. "

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noun

(possibly obsolete) A drug addict, especially someone addicted to a narcotic like heroin.

Examples :

"The police arrested the hip for possession of heroin. "

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verb

To use one's hips to bump into someone.

Examples :

"During the crowded hallway, he accidentally hippod the girl carrying a stack of books. "

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verb

To throw (one's adversary) over one's hip ("cross-buttock").

Examples :

"The wrestler easily hippod his opponent, sending him sprawling to the mat. "

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verb

To dislocate or sprain the hip of, to fracture or injure the hip bone of (a quadruped) in such a manner as to produce a permanent depression of that side.

Examples :

"The accident severely hipped the dog, leaving a noticeable dip on its right side. "

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verb

To make with a hip or hips, as a roof.

Examples :

"The carpenter expertly hipped the new shed roof. "

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noun

The fruit of a rose.

Examples :

"The rose bush in my grandmother's garden produced many delicious hips. "

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verb

To inform, to make knowledgeable.

Examples :

"The teacher will hip the class about the upcoming history test. "

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adjective

Aware, informed, up-to-date, trendy.

Examples :

"My sister is very hip with the latest fashion trends. "

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