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dipper

/ˈdɪp.ə/

/ˈdɪp.ɚ/

Translations

dippernoun

dippers

/ˈdɪp.ə/

/ˈdɪp.ɚ/

The dipper was used to scoop water from the well.

Ковш использовался для зачерпывания воды из колодца.

Большая Медведица

The Big Dipper is a prominent constellation in the northern sky.

Большая Медведица - это заметное созвездие на северном небе.

американский оляпка

The dipper is a small bird that can be found near streams.

Американский оляпка - это маленькая птица, которую можно встретить возле ручьев.

Additional translations

Synonyms

dipperadjective

/ˈdɪp.ə/

/ˈdɪp.ɚ/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "dipper well").

dippernoun

A small, long-handled cup or ladle used for dipping liquids.

She used a dipper to serve the soup into bowls.

A type of bird known for its ability to dive and walk underwater, typically found near fast-flowing streams.

The dipper was spotted near the river, searching for insects.

An asterism of seven stars in the northern sky, forming part of the constellations Ursa Major (the Big Dipper) or Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper).

Many novice stargazers learn to locate the North Star by first finding the Big Dipper.

(informal, chiefly British) A pickpocket.

The busy fair was an easy hunting ground for dippers looking to steal wallets.

dipperadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a dipper, used attributively before another noun.

The kitchen installed a new dipper well for rinsing utensils.