Dipper | |
1. n. (Canada, politics, informal) A member or supporter of the Canadian New Democratic Party. | |
2. n. (Canada, politics, informal, attributively) Of or belonging to the New Democratic Party or supporters of it. | |
3. n. One who, or that which, dips (immerses something, or itself, into a liquid). | |
4. n. Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom. | |
5. n. A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping into and ladling out liquids; a ladle or scoop. | |
6. n. (India) The control in a vehicle that switches between high-beam and low-beam (i.e. dips the lights), especially when used to signal other vehicles. | |
7. n. Any snack food intended to be dipped in sauce. | |
chicken dippers | |
8. n. (slang) A pickpocket. | |
9. n. (historical) A person employed in a tin plate works to coat steel plates in molten tin by dipping them. | |
10. n. (historical) A person employed to assist a bather in and out of the sea. | |
11. n. (historical, informal, Christianity) A Baptist or Dunker. | |