Word info

one drop

Noun

Meaning

one drop (uncountable)

(music) A style of drumming, prevalent in reggae and attributed to Winston Grennan, in which the snare and bass play on the same beat.

one-drop (uncountable)

Alternative spelling of one drop

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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one-drop

Examples

For God's sake, be economical with your lamps and candles! not a gallon you burn, but at least one drop of man's blood was spilled for it. Herman Melville

Hatred is always a sin, my mother told me. Remember that. One drop of hatred in your soul will spread and discolor everything like a drop of black ink in white milk. I was struck by that and meant to try it, but knew I shouldn't waste the milk. Alice Munro

Technically, one drop of water would cover the planet, if you spread it really thin. Kent Hovind

One drop of wine is enough to redden a whole glass of water. Victor Hugo

With poison, one drop is enough. Mexican Proverb

One drop of poison infects the whole of wine. Vietnamese Proverb

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