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dipper

1. any aquatic songbird of the genus Cinclus and family Cinclidae, esp C. cinclus. They inhabit fast-flowing streams and resemble large wrens
2. Archaic an Anabaptist
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After a countdown led by the mayor and the TV star, more than 230 dippers braved the chilly water, with some staying in for over 30 minutes.
Each "dipper" is responsible for their own charity money and they are asked not to send it into Redcar Rotary - although they would love to know how much people raise.
For more information and to apply, email Ian Dipper at ian.dipper@foundationoflight.co.uk or call 0191 563 4747.
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Have you heard about the dipper and the bucket story?
ISLAMABAD -- Archaeologists in central China's Henan Province have discovered ruins dating back around 5,000 years, believed to be a temple in the shape of the Big Dipper.
Head for the Falls of Clyde to join Scottish Wildlife Trust Dipper Watch afternoons every Saturday and Sunday until August 20.
In the normal or dipper pattern the mean BP (MBP) at rest is between 10 and 20% lower than in the activity period; in the extreme dipper pattern the MBP in the rest period is 20% lower than the MBP of the activity period; in the non-dipper the MBP during rest is between 0 and 10% lower than the MBP during activity; and finally, in the riser pattern the MBP at rest is higher than the MBP during the activity period [5].
Pizza Hut hosted a big party and launched Big Dipper in Lahore.
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