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Meaning of "dipstick" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIPSTICK

dipstick  [ˈdɪpˌstɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIPSTICK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dipstick 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 DIPSTICK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dipstick

Dipstick

A dipstick is one of several measurement devices. Some dipsticks are dipped into a liquid to perform a chemical test or to provide a measure of quantity of the liquid. Since the late 20th century, a flatness/levelness measuring device trademarked "Dipstick" has been used to produce concrete and pavement surface profiles and to help establish profile measurement standards in the concrete floor and paving industries.

Definition of dipstick in the English dictionary

The definition of dipstick in the dictionary is a graduated rod or strip dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level. Other definition of dipstick is a fool.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIPSTICK


broomstick
ˈbruːmˌstɪk
candlestick
ˈkændəlˌstɪk
chapstick
ˈtʃæpˌstɪk
crabstick
ˈkræbˌstɪk
drumstick
ˈdrʌmˌstɪk
fiddlestick
ˈfɪdəlˌstɪk
flagstick
ˈflæɡˌstɪk
glowstick
ˈɡləʊˌstɪk
hexastich
ˈhɛksəˌstɪk
joystick
ˈdʒɔɪˌstɪk
lipstick
ˈlɪpˌstɪk
matchstick
ˈmætʃˌstɪk
maulstick
ˈmɔːlˌstɪk
mopstick
ˈmɒpˌstɪk
needlestick
ˈniːdəlˌstɪk
nightstick
ˈnaɪtˌstɪk
slapstick
ˈslæpˌstɪk
taperstick
ˈteɪpərˌstɪk
tetrastich
ˈtɛtrəˌstɪk
yardstick
ˈjɑːdˌstɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIPSTICK

diprotodon
diprotodont
diprotodontid
dipsades
dipsas
dipshit
dipso
dipsomania
dipsomaniac
dipsomaniacal
diptera
dipteral
dipteran
dipterist
dipterocarp
dipterocarpaceous
dipterocarpous
dipteron
dipteros
dipterous

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIPSTICK

bestick
big stick
breadstick
carrot and stick
chicken drumstick
cinnamon stick
control stick
gear stick
hockey stick
incense stick
lacrosse stick
night stick
nonstick
rainstick
stick
swizzle stick
tick
unstick
walking stick
white stick
wrong end of the stick

Synonyms and antonyms of dipstick in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dipstick» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIPSTICK

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

Translator English - Chinese

量油计
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

varilla medidora del aceite
570 millions of speakers

English

dipstick
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डिपस्टिक
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

قَضِيب قِيَاس العُمْق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

измерительный щуп
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vareta medidora de nível
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

dipstick
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jauge
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dipstick
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Messstab
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ディップスティック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유량계
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dipstick
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

que đo mực nước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

dipstick
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डिपस्टिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yağ ölçme çubuğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

asta di livello dell’olio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wskaźnik poziomu oleju
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вимірювальний стрижень
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

jojă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βυθομετρική ράβδος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

maatstoklesing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oljesticka
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

peilepinne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dipstick

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIPSTICK»

The term «dipstick» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.090 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIPSTICK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «dipstick» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «dipstick» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIPSTICK»

Discover the use of dipstick in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dipstick and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Thumbtacks, Earwax, Lipstick, Dipstick: What Is a Compound Word?
What Is a Compound Word? Brian P. Cleary. drumstick, lipstick, chopstick, dipstick, seasick, seafood, seaway. A ll of these are com pound w ords, ju. 13.
Brian P. Cleary, 2013
2
The Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 Handbook
You can now lower the vehicle. Check fluid level after warming the transmission, then road test it and check for leaks. Dipstick/Filler-Tube Leak— Transmission dipstick/filler-tube leaks occur either at the seal, where the tube enters the case.
Ron Sessions, 1987
3
Pre-eclampsia: Etiology and Clinical Practice
Etiology and Clinical Practice Fiona Lyall Michael A. Belfort. Table 17.3. False negative and false positive rates for urinary dipstick measurements in pregnancy "+" or 0.3gr 17-83%' 'Dipstick is negative, but the 24 h protein >0.3g24h '. " Dipstick ...
Fiona Lyall, Michael A. Belfort, 2007
4
Charger, Road Runner and Super Bee Restoration Guide
The oil pan, dipstick, and holding tube were the same as those used on the 383ci V-8 and will interchange. All 440s used a baffled oil pan like that used in the 383 Road Runner and Magnum engines. Finish should be the same as the 383s.
Paul A. Herd
5
Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair
Foamed fluid is compressible, which can interfere with the operation of the transmission. Aerated fluid also results in a higher fluid level, which can cause fluid to leak out of the dipstick tube or transmission vent. The dipstick is located behind ...
Tim Gilles, 2011
6
Auto Repair For Dummies
... on your vehicle. The following sections deal with how to check each type of dipstick. If you have trouble locating a dipstick, check your owner's manual or ask a service station attendant to check it for you and watch closely to see where it is.
Deanna Sclar, 2011
7
Clinical Research Methods for Surgeons
Table 4 Urine Dipstick Example Illustrating the Relationship Between Test Specificity and Predictive Value A: UTI Prevalence 7% Urine Culture Positive Urine Culture Negative Sensitivity = 56% Specificity = 95% PPV= 10/22 = 45% NPV ...
David F. Penson, 2007
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A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
The dipstick is impregnated with chemicals that react with specific substances in the urine to produce color-coded visual results. The depth of color produced relates to the concentration of the substance in the urine. Color controls are provided ...
Frances Talaska Fischbach, Marshall Barnett Dunning, 2009
9
Automatic Transmissions
Before removing the dipstick, wipe all dirt off the protective disc and the dipstick handle (Figure 2). On most automobiles, the ATF level can be checked accurately only when the transmission is at operating temperature and the engine is ...
Jack Erjavec, 2004
10
The Washington Manual Nephrology Subspecialty Consult
The urine dipstick is the most common initial screening test for pro- teinuria, but is only sensitive for protein concentrations >20 mg/dL (roughly equivalent to 300 mg per 24 hours). Nephrotic syndrome is defined as a urine protein excretion of ...
David Windus, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIPSTICK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dipstick is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Attention dipstick:' Row over parking sees residents slapping - Mirror
One motorist who blocked the entrance to a park had two notes placed on the car, with the first reading: "Attention dipstick. How to I get my pram ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Don't be a dipstick | Opinion | NUVO News | Indianapolis, IN
Don't be a dipstick. By Stephanie Dolan. click to enlarge. Stephanie Dolan. One of my first crushes was Bo Duke. At 4 and 5 years old, my little ... «NUVO Newsweekly, Jul 15»
3
How Fashalot aims to reduce your shopping angst - The Economic …
The co-founders did a small dipstick with over 300 plus shoppers and found that insufficient information, difficulty in finding what they want ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
4
A Few Essential Car Maintenance Tips | CarTrade Blog
Remove the oil dipstick and use a rag to wipe it clean. Place it back in its former position and pull it out again to check the oil level. It should be ... «CarTrade.com, Jul 15»
5
Genetic 'Switch' Can Detect TNT
"We take all the ingredients needed for gene activity, mix them together and transfer them onto paper to make a dipstick. When the mixture ... «Laboratory Equipment, Jul 15»
6
'Attention dipstick'. Bad parking vigilantes take to leaving passive …
'Attention dipstick'. Bad parking vigilantes take to leaving passive-aggressive notes in Wells. By Wells Journal | Posted: July 07, 2015. "Attention dipstick. How do ... «Wells Journal, Jul 15»
7
Plant denizens get the big-science treatment
Eversole foresees a day when tractors will carry dipstick-like gauges that provide a snapshot of the microbial community in the soil. Data from ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
8
Are Bengaluru's kids growing up too soon?
In fact, according to a dipstick poll conducted by Bangalore Times, a whopping 81% of respondents blamed the Internet, 10% TV, 7% peer ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
9
Helping patients, families understand diabetes
Some bold physicians even went so far as to do a little taste test (thank goodness for the development of the urine dipstick)! To understand ... «thepaper24-7.com, Jul 15»
10
America: Land of The Banned And Home Of The Thought Slaves
Let me see if I get this right: because some demonic dipstick shot up a church, and had a confederate flag; The Dukes of Hazzard is now ... «Town Hall, Jul 15»

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