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BLIP
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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:
Hypernyms ("blip" is a kind of...):
blow; shock (an unpleasant or disappointing surprise)
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