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Dropper
Meaning
Noun
●
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.
●
In Computing:
A
software
component
designed
to
install
malware
on a
target
system.
●
In Fishing:
A
fly
that
drops
from the
leaden
above the
bob
or end
fly
.
●
In Mining & Dogs:
A
branch
vein
which
drops off
from, or
leaves
, the main lode.
●
In Dogs:
A
dog
which
suddenly
drops
upon the
ground
when it
sights
game.
●
In Australian English & Dogs:
A
batten
fixed to
a post-and-wire
fence
to keep the
wires
apart.
●
In Crime:
A person who
uses
fraudulent
cheques.
●
In Tennis & Dogs:
A
drop
shot.
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Origin
dropper
English
-er
English
-er
Middle English (1100-1500)
-eren
Middle English (1100-1500)
-or
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ra
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
drop
English
dropa
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
dropian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
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