sipe

Verb (intransitive)

CIDE DICTIONARY

sipe, v. i. [AS. sīpan to distill.].

To run or soak through fine pores and interstices; to ooze. [1913 Webster]

"Water seeps up through the sidewalks." [1913 Webster]

sipe, v. i.

See Seep. [1913 Webster]

sipe, n. a groove or channel in the tread of a tyre to improve its grip.

Etymology

dial. sipe to ooze f. OE sipian, MLG sipen, of unkn. orig.