DROPPER

dropper, eye dropper

(noun) pipet consisting of a small tube with a vacuum bulb at one end for drawing liquid in and releasing it a drop at a time; “she used an eye dropper to administer medication to the eyes”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dropper (plural droppers)

A utensil for dispensing a single drop of liquid at a time.

One who drops something, especially one who drops a specific item to cause mischief.

(computing) A software component designed to install malware on a target system.

(fishing) A fly that drops from the leaden above the bob or end fly.

(mining) A branch vein which drops off from, or leaves, the main lode.

A dog which suddenly drops upon the ground when it sights game.

(slang) A person who uses fraudulent cheques.

Anagrams

• predrop

Source: Wiktionary


Drop"per, n.

1. One who, or that which, drops. Specif.: (Fishing) A fly that drops from the leaden above the bob or end fly.

2. A dropping tube.

3. (Mining)

Definition: A branch vein which drops off from, or leaves, the main lode.

4. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A dog which suddenly drops upon the ground when it sights game,

– formerly a common, and still an occasional, habit of the setter.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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