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Meaning of dipper in English

dipper
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈdɪp.ər/ us/ˈdɪp.ɚ/

dipper noun [C] (CONTAINER)

a container at the end of a long handle, used for collecting water or other liquid:
He took a dipper full of water from a nearby pail.
The group got busy exploring the park with insect nets, pond dippers, and binoculars.

dipper noun [C] (FOOD)

a piece of solid food suitable for holding in your hand and dipping (= putting for a short time) into a sauce or other soft or liquid mixture:
Serve these potato dippers as a side dish or a fun appetizer at your next gathering.
Place the baked cheese on a tray and surround with crackers, crisps, or vegetable dippers.

dipper noun [C] (BIRD)

a type of bird that makes dipping movements (= quick movements down and then back up again) and is able to dive and swim under water:
A wide range of birds are affected by water acidification, chief among them the dipper.
Dippers and herons are often seen here.
(Definition of dipper from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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