Close and Dripping

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Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

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Dripping and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dripping" instead an adjective "Close".

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Dripping adjective - Containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water.

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Close and dripping are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Dripping".

Nearby Words: drip, drippy, dripped

Used in the cartoon "Ghoul Friend" with the close ups of the zombie Goofy's rotting flesh, teeth, the fungus growing out of his body, and the slime dripping from his mouth.

Source: Gross-Up Close-Up
The cameras remain close to their faces, so the viewer gets a full view of their agonization, and sees the sweat dripping down the face.

Source: Not So Dire
Hand of Death: When Lily meets Zuko's murderer, there's a close-up of the person's hand holding a knife dripping with blood.

Source: Webcomic / How I Became Yours Rise Of The Agni Army

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