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dipper
This term evokes the physical action of plunging a vessel into liquid to retrieve a portion. When referring to kitchenware, it suggests a rustic or utilitarian tool, often associated with traditional wells or large cooking pots, distinguishing it from a standard eating spoon by its scale and purpose.
In astronomical and biological contexts, the word describes a visual or behavioral mimicry of the scooping action. The constellations are named for their resemblance to a ladle, while the bird is named for its characteristic bobbing motion, which resembles the rhythmic dipping of a tool into water.
Meanings
Examples
Use the dipper to serve the soup into the bowls.
I wonder if there is a dipper in the kitchen drawer.
A small brown dipper dove suddenly into the rushing stream.
Look at that dipper swimming underwater to find insects.
The bird is a dipper which is known for its unique diving behavior.
Follow the pointer stars of the Big Dipper to find Polaris.
The night sky was clear enough to see the Little Dipper clearly.