Definition
Definition of Dipper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
big dipperTECH. group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa MajorTECH.
- The Big Dipper is easily recognizable in the night sky..
2.
little dipperTECH. cluster of seven stars in Ursa MinorTECH.
- Polaris is part of the Little Dipper.
Images of Dipper
cluster of seven stars in Ursa Minor
Expressions with Dipper
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includes the North Star, Polaris
Polaris is part of the Little Dipper.
group of seven bright stars in Ursa Major
The Big Dipper is visible tonight.
Origin of Dipper
English, dip (immerse) + -er (agent)
Terms with Dipper included in their meaning
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liquid transfer
act of moving a liquid with a dipper
astronomy
constellation known as the Little Dipper
liquid removal
remove liquid using a ladle or dipper
kitchen tools
meant for moving and presenting soups or sauces using a dipper
American bird
American dipper found in North America
European bird
white-throated dipper found in Europe
Examples of Dipper in a sentence
They used the Dipper to navigate at night. The Big Dipper is easier to spot than the Little Dipper. The Little Dipper is visible in the northern sky.
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- French:Grande Ourse, Petite Casserole, ...
- German:Großer Wagen, Kleiner Wagen, ...
- Italian:Grande Carro, Piccolo Carro, ...
- Spanish:Carro, Pequeño Carro, ...
- Portuguese:Ursa Maior, Pequena Ursa, ...
- Chinese:北斗七星, 小北斗星, ...
- Japanese:北斗七星, 小ひしゃく, ...
- Arabic:المغرفة الكبرى, المغرفة الصغرى, ...
- Hebrew:הָעֲגָלָה הַגְּדוֹלָה, הַדּוּבָּה הַקְּטַנָּה, ...
- Russian:Большая Медведица, Малая Медведица, ...
- Ukrainian:Велика Ведмедиця, Мала Ведмедиця, ...
- Hindi:बिग डिपर, सप्तर्षि, ...
Definition of dipper - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
utensillong-handled cup for scooping liquids
- She used a dipper to serve the soup.
2.
river wildlifeTECH. small bird living near streamsTECH.
- The dipper was seen diving into the river.
3.
waterfowl speciesTECH. US small North American diving duckTECH. US
- The dipper swam gracefully in the pond.
4.
- The dipper was caught in the act.
Images of dipper
long-handled cup for scooping liquids 
small bird living near streams 
small North American diving duck
Expressions with dipper
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person dipping food twice in shared sauce
She was called a double dipper at the party for double dipping her chip.
person who swims naked
The beach was secluded, perfect for a skinny-dipper..
tool for transferring honey
She used a honey dipper to drizzle honey.
tube used to draw liquid from a container
The dipper tube in the bottle was clogged.
small aquatic bird with a white throat found in Europe
The white-throated dipper lives near fast-flowing streams.
Origin of dipper
English, dip (immerse) + -er (agent noun)
Examples of dipper in a sentence
He filled the bucket using a dipper. A dipper perched on the rock, watching the water. Dippers are often found in mountainous regions. A dipper was spotted diving in the river. The dipper's distinctive call echoed through the forest. Beware of the dipper in crowded places.
The dipper skillfully took the wallet unnoticed.
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- French:louche, cincle plongeur, ...
- German:Schöpflöffel, Wasseramsel, ...
- Italian:mestolo, merlo acquaiolo, ...
- Spanish:cucharón, mirlo acuático, ...
- Portuguese:concha, melro-d'água, ...
- Chinese:长柄勺, 溪鸟, ...
- Japanese:ひしゃく, カワガラス, ...
- Arabic:مِغْرَفَة, غَطَّاس, ...
- Hebrew:מַצֶּקֶת, סוּלָם מַיִם, ...
- Russian:черпак, водяной дрозд, ...
- Ukrainian:черпак, оляпка, ...
- Hindi:डिपर, जलपक्षी, ...
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