dipper

Definitions

• One who, or that which, dips (immerses something, or itself, into a liquid).
• Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.
• A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping into and ladling out liquids; a ladle or scoop.
• (UK) 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.
• Any snack food intended to be dipped in sauce.
• (slang) A pickpocket.
• (historical) A person employed in a tin plate works to coat steel plates in molten tin by dipping them.
• (historical) A person employed to assist a bather in and out of the sea.
• (historical) A Baptist or Dunker.