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Dipper

/ˈdɪpə/

One who, or that which, dips (immerses something, or itself, into a liquid).

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📖 Definitions of "Dipper"

noun

1
One who, or that which, dips (immerses something, or itself, into a liquid).
2
Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.
3
A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping into and ladling out liquids; a ladle or scoop.
4
The control in a vehicle that switches between high-beam and low-beam (i.e. dips the lights), especially when used to signal other vehicles.

🔄 Synonyms of "Dipper"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
ploughnoun	(agriculture) A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.
butterballnoun	(Canada, US) A turkey.
big dippernoun	(astronomy, especially US) A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart, and a part of the constellation Ursa Major which includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid. The other stars comprising it are Alioth, Megrez, Merak, and Phecda.
buffleheadnoun	A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola.
water ouzelnoun	(US) An American dipper, of species Cinclus mexicanus.
bucephela albeolanoun	small north american diving duck; males have bushy head plumage
little dippernoun	(astronomy) A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart. It is part of the constellation Ursa Minor and includes the northern pole star Polaris.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dipper"

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Word	Definition
ploughnoun	(agriculture) A device pulled through the ground in order to break it open into furrows for planting.
butterballnoun	(Canada, US) A turkey.
big dippernoun	(astronomy, especially US) A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart, and a part of the constellation Ursa Major which includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid. The other stars comprising it are Alioth, Megrez, Merak, and Phecda.
little dippernoun	(astronomy) A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart. It is part of the constellation Ursa Minor and includes the northern pole star Polaris.
buffleheadnoun	A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola.
water ouzelnoun	(US) An American dipper, of species Cinclus mexicanus.
bucephela albeolanoun	small north american diving duck; males have bushy head plumage
scoopnoun	Any cup-shaped or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.
ladlenoun	A deep-bowled spoonlike utensil with a long, usually curved, handle.
divernoun	Someone who dives, especially as a sport.
queuenoun	(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, less common in North America) A line of people, vehicles or other objects, usually one to be dealt with in sequence (i.e., the one at the front end is dealt with first, the one behind is dealt with next, and so on), and which newcomers join at the opposite end (the back).
dredgenoun	The act of dredging.
bearnoun	A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.
tailnoun	(anatomy) The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to their posterior and near the anus or cloaca.
warenoun	(uncountable, usually in combination) Goods or a type of goods offered for sale or use.
dredgesnoun	The act of dredging.
dippingnoun	An act or process of immersing.
duckernoun	One who, or that which, ducks; a plunger; a diver.
drenchernoun	A fire prevention device, like a sprinkler but ejecting a denser curtain of water and sometimes mounted on the outside of a building to prevent the spread of fire from those nearby.
dunkingnoun	(basketball) Forcefully thrusting the ball through the basket from above.