(in the singular, chiefly the Big Dipper) Either the Big Dipper or the Little Dipper .

(astronomy) A Chinese constellation located near Sagittarius, one of the 28 lunar mansions and part of the larger Black Turtle.

(Canadian politics, informal) A member or supporter of the Canadian New Democratic Party.

(Canadian politics, informal, attributively) Of or pertaining to the Canadian New Democratic Party or supporters thereof.

One who, or that which, dips (immerses something, or itself, into a liquid).

Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.

A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping into and ladling out liquids; a ladle or scoop.

(UK, India) The control in a vehicle that switches between high-beam and low-beam (i.e. dips the lights), especially when used to signal other vehicles.

Any snack food intended to be dipped in sauce.

(slang) A pickpocket.

(historical) A person employed in a tin plate works to coat steel plates in molten tin by dipping them.

(historical) A person employed to assist a bather in and out of the sea.

(historical, informal, Christianity) A Baptist or Dunker.