Dipper: meaning, definitions and examples

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dipper

 

[ ˈdɪpər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

A small bird with a short tail, pointed wings, and a slender, pointed bill.

Synonyms

water ouzel, water thrush

Examples of usage

  • I saw a dipper diving into the river for food.
  • The dipper's unique feeding behavior sets it apart from other birds in the area.
Context #2 | Noun

device

A ladle or scoop for drawing up water, as from a well.

Synonyms

ladle, scoop

Examples of usage

  • She used the dipper to fill the bucket with water.
  • The old-fashioned well had a rusty dipper hanging beside it.

Translations

Translations of the word "dipper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grande urso

🇮🇳 बड़ा भालू

🇩🇪 Großer Bär

🇮🇩 beruang besar

🇺🇦 великий ведмідь

🇵🇱 wielki niedźwiedź

🇯🇵 おおぐま

🇫🇷 grande ourse

🇪🇸 gran oso

🇹🇷 büyük ayı

🇰🇷 큰곰

🇸🇦 الدب الأكبر

🇨🇿 velký medvěd

🇸🇰 veľký medveď

🇨🇳 大熊

🇸🇮 veliki medved

🇮🇸 stóri björn

🇰🇿 үлкен аю

🇬🇪 დიდი დათვი

🇦🇿 böyük ayı

🇲🇽 gran oso

Word origin

The word 'dipper' has a long history, dating back to Old English 'dyppan', meaning 'immerse'. It was originally used in reference to the bird known for its diving behavior to catch food. Over time, the term also came to be associated with the device used for drawing up water. The versatility of the word 'dipper' reflects its evolution from nature to everyday tools.

See also: dip, dipping.