Associations to the word «Dipper»

Wiktionary

DIPPER, noun. Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.
DIPPER, noun. A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping out liquids.
DIPPER, noun. (slang) pickpocket
DIPPER, proper noun. (astronomy) A Chinese constellation located near Sagittarius, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.
DIPPER, noun. (Canada) (politics) (informal) A member or supporter of the Canadian New Democratic Party.
DIPPER, noun. (Canada) (politics) (informal) (attributively) Of or belonging to the New Democratic Party or supporters of it.

Dictionary definition

DIPPER, noun. A ladle that has a cup with a long handle.
DIPPER, noun. A cluster of seven stars in Ursa Minor; at the end of the dipper's handle is Polaris.
DIPPER, noun. A group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major.
DIPPER, noun. Small North American diving duck; males have bushy head plumage.
DIPPER, noun. Small stocky diving bird without webbed feet; frequents fast-flowing streams and feeds along the bottom.

Wise words

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