DROPPER
Drop"per, n.
1. One who, or that which, drops. Specif.: (Fishing) A fly that drops from the leaden above the bob or end fly.
2. A dropping tube.
3. (Mining)
Defn: A branch vein which drops off from, or leaves, the main lode.
4. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A dog which suddenly drops upon the ground when it sights game, — formerly a common, and still an occasional, habit of the setter.
DROPPING
Drop"ping, n.
1. The action of causing to drop or of letting drop; falling.
2. pl.