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Webster 1913 Edition
Dipper
Dip′per
,Noun.
1.
One who, or that which, dips; especially, a vessel used to dip water or other liquid; a ladle.
2.
(Zool.)
(a)
A small grebe; the dabchick.
(b)
The buffel duck.
(c)
The water ouzel (
Cinolus aquaticus
) of Europe. (d)
The American dipper or ouzel (
Cinclus Mexicanus
). The Dipper
(Astron.)
, the seven principal stars in the constellation of the Great Bear; popularly so called from their arrangement in the form of a dipper; – called also
Charles’s Wain
. See Ursa Major
, under Ursa
.Webster 1828 Edition
Dipper
DIPPER
,Noun.
1.
One that dips; he or that which dips.2.
A vessel used to dip water or other liquor; a ladle.Definition 2024
Dipper
Dipper
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English
Proper noun
Dipper
- (astronomy) A Chinese constellation located near Sagittarius, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.
Etymology 2
Noun
Dipper (plural Dippers)
- (Canada, politics, informal) A member or supporter of the Canadian New Democratic Party.
- 2011 Apr 11, Lysiane Gagnon, "In Quebec, the NDP is No. 2," The Globe and Mail (retrieved 11 May 2011):
- But the Dippers should hold their applause, since their party doesn't have the grassroots organization or the roster of good candidates it needs to capitalize on their leader's popularity.
- 2011 Apr 11, Lysiane Gagnon, "In Quebec, the NDP is No. 2," The Globe and Mail (retrieved 11 May 2011):
- (Canada, politics, informal, attributively) Of or belonging to the New Democratic Party or supporters of it.
- 2011 Apr 27, David Olive, "Historic shift to NDP confirmed in new poll," Toronto Star (retrieved 11 May 2011):
- It's either that or watch Dipper hopes of big overall seat gains dashed May 2 in Ontario.
- 2011 Apr 27, David Olive, "Historic shift to NDP confirmed in new poll," Toronto Star (retrieved 11 May 2011):
Synonyms
See also
dipper
dipper
See also: Dipper
English
Noun
dipper (plural dippers)
- Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.
- A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping out liquids.
- (slang) A pickpocket.
- Any snack food intended to be dipped in sauce.
- chicken dippers
Synonyms
- (pickpocket): see Wikisaurus:pickpocket
Hyponyms
- (Cinclus): Cinclus cinclus, water ouzel
Derived terms
- birds of the genus Cinclus
- white-throated dipper or European dipper, Cinclus cinclus
- brown dipper, Cinclus pallasii
- American dipper, Cinclus mexicanus
- white-capped dipper, Cinclus leucocephalus
- rufous-throated dipper, Cinclus schulzii
- cup-shaped vessel with a handle
Translations
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vessel