DIPSY

Dip"sey, Dip"sie, Dip"sy, a.

Definition: Deep-sea; as, a dipsey line; a dipsy lead. [Sailor's Cant]

Dip"sey, Dip"sie, Dip"sy, n.

1. A sinker attached to a fishing line; also, a line having several branches, each with such a sinker, used in deep-sea fishing. [Local, U. S.]

2. (Naut.) A deep-sea lead. [Rare]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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(adjective) not developed, improved, exploited or used; “vast unexploited (or undeveloped) natural resources”; “taxes on undeveloped lots are low”


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