Meaning of the word dumper in English

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dumper

US /ˈdʌm.pɚ/
UK /ˈdʌm.pɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person or thing that dumps something

Example:
The company was fined for being an illegal waste dumper.
He was known as a heartless dumper of girlfriends.
2.

a large truck or machine used for transporting and tipping bulk materials, such as earth or rubble

Example:
The construction site had several large dumpers moving earth.
The dumper tipped its load of gravel onto the road.
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