| dip circle | |
| —n | |
| Also called: inclinometer an instrument for measuring dip, consisting of a dip needle with a vertical circular scale of angles | |
| dip circle | |
noun | |
| a measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane) [syn: inclinometer] |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |