Meaning of the word dipper in English
What does dipper mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dipper
US /ˈdɪp.ər/
UK /ˈdɪp.ər/
Noun
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2.
a person or thing that dips
Example:
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The sheep dipper was busy all day.
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He's a skilled dipper of candles.
3.
a small songbird of the family Cinclidae, typically found in fast-flowing streams, that bobs its head and dips its body
Example:
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We spotted a dipper near the waterfall.
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The dipper is known for its unique bobbing motion.
4.
a constellation, especially the Big Dipper or Little Dipper
Example:
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Look up! You can see the Big Dipper clearly tonight.
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The Little Dipper contains Polaris, the North Star.
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