Dipper: meaning, definitions and examples

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dipper

[ ˈdɪpər ]

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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.

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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

pássaro mergulhador
molho

🇮🇳 बड़ा भालू

गोताखोर पक्षी
डिपर

🇩🇪 Großer Bär

Wasseramsel
Tauchvogel
Tunkgefäß

🇮🇩 beruang besar

burung pencelup
wadah pencelup

🇺🇦 великий ведмідь

водяний птах
соусниця

🇵🇱 wielki niedźwiedź

ptak nurkujący
sosjerka

🇯🇵 おおぐま

カワガラス
ディッパー

🇫🇷 grande ourse

plongeon
récipient à tremper

🇪🇸 gran oso

pájaro buceador
recipiente para mojar

🇹🇷 büyük ayı

dalgıç kuşu
sosluk

🇰🇷 큰곰

물총새
소스 그릇

🇸🇦 الدب الأكبر

الطائر الغطاس
وعاء الغمس

🇨🇿 velký medvěd

potápěč
nádoba na máčení

🇸🇰 veľký medveď

potápač
nádoba na máčanie

🇨🇳 大熊

河鸟
浸蘸容器

🇸🇮 veliki medved

potapljač
posoda za potapljanje

🇮🇸 stóri björn

kaffugl
dýpisskál

🇰🇿 үлкен аю

сүңгуір құс
майға батырғыш

🇬🇪 დიდი დათვი

წყლის ფრინველი
სოუსის თასი

🇦🇿 böyük ayı

su quşu
batırma qabı

🇲🇽 gran oso

pájaro buceador
recipiente para mojar

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.