dropper
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dropper (ˈdrɒpə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a small tube having a rubber bulb at one end for drawing up and dispensing drops of liquid |
| 2. | a person or thing that drops |
| 3. | angling a short length of monofilament by which a fly is attached to the main trace or leader above the tail fly |
| 4. | (Austral), (NZ) a batten attached to the top wire of a fence to keep the wires apart |
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00:10
Dropper
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
dropper drop·per (drŏp'ər)
n.
A device that produces drops, especially a small tube with a suction bulb at one end for drawing in a liquid and releasing it in drops. Also called instillator.
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Example sentences
If the dropper floats, but well above the surface of the water, draw more water into the dropper.
If the dropper sinks to the bottom, let some water out of the dropper.
One used a medicine dropper to add lavender into the beige liquid, while another stirred the drops in.
The dropper is deleted when the backdoor is installed, and the temporary file is removed when the computer is restarted.
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