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Punt returns will kill you quicker than a minnow can swim a dipper.
Darrell Royal

Meaning of "dipper" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIPPER

dipper  [ˈdɪpə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIPPER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dipper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIPPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dipper

Dippers are members of the genus Cinclus in the bird family Cinclidae, named for their bobbing or dipping movements. They are unique among passerines for their ability to dive and swim underwater.

Definition of dipper in the English dictionary

The first definition of dipper in the dictionary is a ladle used for dipping. Other definition of dipper is Also called: water ouzel. any aquatic songbird of the genus Cinclus and family Cinclidae, esp C. cinclus. They inhabit fast-flowing streams and resemble large wrens. Dipper is also a person or thing that dips, such as the mechanism for directing car headlights downwards.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIPPER


clipper
ˈklɪpə
double-dipper
ˌdʌbəlˈdɪpə
draper
ˈdreɪpə
hyper
ˈhaɪpə
juniper
ˈdʒuːnɪpə
newspaper
ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə
paper
ˈpeɪpə
piper
ˈpaɪpə
ripper
ˈrɪpə
skyscraper
ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə
slipper
ˈslɪpə
sniper
ˈsnaɪpə
stripper
ˈstrɪpə
taper
ˈteɪpə
vapor
ˈveɪpə
viper
ˈvaɪpə
wallpaper
ˈwɔːlˌpeɪpə
wiper
ˈwaɪpə
worshipper
ˈwɜːʃɪpə
zipper
ˈzɪpə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIPPER

dipodic
dipodies
dipody
dipolar
dipole
dipole aerial
dipole moment
dippable
dipped
dipped headlights
dipperful
dippier
dippiest
dippiness
dipping
dipping needle
dippy
diprionidian
dipropellant
diprotic acid

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIPPER

big dipper
chipper
day tripper
dripper
flipper
gripper
hipper
Jack the Ripper
kipper
lady´s-slipper
Little Dipper
mudskipper
nipper
paint stripper
pepper
shipper
sipper
the Little Dipper
tipper
tripper
whipper

Synonyms and antonyms of dipper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dipper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIPPER

Find out the translation of dipper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dipper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dipper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dipper
570 millions of speakers

English

dipper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सप्तऋषि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قحافة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ковш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dipper
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডুদুরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

louche
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dipper
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kelle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ひしゃく
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

국자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dipper
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

muông lớn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கயவன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

खंदक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kepçe
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mestolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czerpak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ківш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dipper
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κουτάλα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skepper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dipper
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dipper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dipper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIPPER»

The term «dipper» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.620 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIPPER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dipper

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QUOTES WITH «DIPPER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dipper.
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Darrell Royal
Punt returns will kill you quicker than a minnow can swim a dipper.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIPPER»

Discover the use of dipper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dipper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Big Dipper
The beauty of this book is its simplicity and the high percentage of success a young reader would have following its directions." -AP.
Franklyn Mansfield Branley, 2009
2
The Little Dipper
Describes the constellation known as the Little Dipper.
Stephanie True Peters, 2003
3
Flush
Charlie believes he knows his pals Francis and Cupid from their weekly poker games, but when he discovers the truth behind their savage secret, he wishes for more than cards, bluffs, and gambles to protect himself.
David Dipper, 2004
4
Bear by Himself
A little bear enjoys his moments alone.
Geoffrey Hayes, 1998
5
Dipper of Copper Creek
Can Doug protect the birds and their brood from the forces of nature? This ebook features an illustrated biography of Jean Craighead George, including rare photos from the author’s personal collection.
Jean Craighead George, John George, 2011
6
Elements of Marine Ecology
This book presents marine ecology as a coherent science, providing undergraduate students with an essential foundation of knowledge in the structure and functioning of marine ecosystems.
FRANCES DIPPER, R V TAIT (DECD), 1998
7
The Dipper
In the depths of Dartmoor, Quentin and Clemmie Halliwell know that the onset of old age threatens their life together at The Grange.
Marcia Willett, 2011
8
The Big Dipper Route: A Canadian Arctic Adventure Book
How a young, inexperienced pilot matured through solving the problems he encountered, and we gain a unique insight into the life of those days, as well as experiencing through his eyes the beauties and dangers of the Arctic environment.
Danny Bereza, 2004
9
The Big Dipper
4. Wkat. Is. tke. Big. Dipper? I. :i □ Look at the night sky and you can see shapes that look like giant, connect-the-dot drawings. The Big Dipper is one of the easiest star formations to find in the night sky. It is made of seven bright stars that form ...
Stephanie True Peters, 2003
10
The Big Dipper Marathon
A fifteen-year-old's visit to relatives in Chicago gives him new insight into his struggle to decide the kind of life he will live as a victim of polio.
Jerome Brooks, 1979

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIPPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dipper is used in the context of the following news items.
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Planetariums: Keep an Eye on the Sky at Northern Michigan's Best …
The first constellation each of our experts pointed out is the Big Dipper, which can be found nearly straight up and slightly to the northwest. «MyNorth.com, Jul 15»
2
Shark! Have you had an encounter with a shark? Tell us about it | NJ …
It was 40 years ago this summer that a great white shark, a threatening theme song and an unfortunate skinny dipper scared many people out ... «NJ.com, Jul 15»
3
Howler Carli Lloyd World Cup interview: The Golden Ball winner …
And another more recent one would probably be the lefty, kind of a dipper, that just tucked in between the keeper and the post against China in ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»
4
State's flag not even at half-staff on list of best banners - Kearney Hub
Fourth is Alaska's flag with stars forming the Big Dipper and the North Star. It was drawn by a 13-year-old native in 1927 and is still relevant ... «Kearney Hub, Jul 15»
5
On Alaska Flag Day, it's good to reflect on the Alaskans who made it …
The North Star is for the future of the state of Alaska, the most northerly in the Union. The dipper is for the Great Bear -- symbolizing strenth (sic). «Alaska Dispatch News, Jul 15»
6
Law Enforcement Class | And lowest common denominators | John …
... saw humans as prey, not because he simplified every situation to a contest between right and wrong, but because he was a double-dipper. «Boise Weekly, Jul 15»
7
Hydrate With Food ? - Loop21
Generally a summer veggie, it can be consumed all year round, and it's a perfect addition to salads, as well as a dipper for things like Ranch ... «Loop 21, Jul 15»
8
Big Dipper does "big business", but remains family oriented at 2
But through a lot of ingenuity, hard work, and great employees, Big Dipper Ice Cream has become a legend, one tasty scoop at a time. It all started in a single ... «KPAX-TV, Jul 15»
9
Fairbanks air quality 'hazardous' amid wildfire smoke; activities …
For example, the Big Dipper Ice Arena, which has a walking track, has garage doors attached to the building that are being used, drawing ... «Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Jul 15»
10
Upcoming Western Montana events - KPAX.com
For each shot received, the child can enter into a drawing for prizes from Splash Montana, Currents, Big Dipper, Carmike, The Carousel and ... «KPAX-TV, Jul 15»

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