dipper

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   One who, or that which, dips (immerses something, or itself, into a liquid).
2. 2
   Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.
3. 3
   A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping into and ladling out liquids; a ladle or scoop.
4. 4
   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.
5. 5
   Any snack food intended to be dipped in sauce.
6. 6
   Someone who dips chewing tobacco or snuff.
7. 7
   A pickpocket.
8. 8
   A person employed in a tin plate works to coat steel plates in molten tin by dipping them.
9. 9
   A person employed to assist a bather in and out of the sea.
10. 10
    A Baptist or Dunker.
11. 11
    A delivery bowled that curves into or away from the batter before pitching.
12. 12
    A member or supporter of the Canadian New Democratic Party.
13. 13
    Of or pertaining to the Canadian New Democratic Party or supporters thereof.

Proper noun

1. 1
   Either the Big Dipper or the Little Dipper (in the singular, chiefly the Big Dipper).
2. 2
   A Chinese constellation located near Sagittarius, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.