Dip (verb)

1. Immerse (something) briefly in a liquid.
2. Put or dip (something) into a liquid.
3. Lower and raise (something) quickly or briefly.
4. To put something into a liquid for a short period of time.
5. To briefly submerge something in a liquid.

Origin:

Old english dyppan "immerse", of germanic origin; related to deep.

Examples:

1. She dipped her brush into the paint.
2. He dipped his toe in the water.
3. The bird dipped its beak into the water.
4. She dipped the cloth into the cleaning solution.
5. He dipped his hand into the pocket.