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BLIP

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected forms: blipped    , blipping   

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface

Synonyms:

blip; pip; radar target

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("blip" is a kind of...):

radar echo (an electronic signal that has been reflected back to the radar antenna; contains information about the location and distance of the reflecting object)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption

Example:

renewed jitters in the wake of a blip in retail sales

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural events

Hypernyms ("blip" is a kind of...):

blow; shock (an unpleasant or disappointing surprise)

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