Associations to the word «Dipper»

DIPPER, noun. Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.

DIPPER, noun. A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping out liquids.

DIPPER, noun. (slang) pickpocket

DIPPER, proper noun. (astronomy) A Chinese constellation located near Sagittarius, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.

DIPPER, noun. (Canada) (politics) (informal) A member or supporter of the Canadian New Democratic Party.

DIPPER, noun. (Canada) (politics) (informal) (attributively) Of or belonging to the New Democratic Party or supporters of it.

DIPPER, noun. A ladle that has a cup with a long handle.

DIPPER, noun. A cluster of seven stars in Ursa Minor; at the end of the dipper's handle is Polaris.

DIPPER, noun. A group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major.

DIPPER, noun. Small North American diving duck; males have bushy head plumage.

DIPPER, noun. Small stocky diving bird without webbed feet; frequents fast-flowing streams and feeds along the bottom.