Dipsey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dipsey is a noun meaning (nautical, slang, attributive) Deep sea.
Meaning
(nautical, slang, attributive) Deep sea.
More Meanings
- (nautical, slang) A deep-sea lead.
- (US, dialect) A sinker attached to a fishing line.
- (US, dialect) A line having several branches, each with such a sinker, used in deep-sea fishing.
Example Sentences
a dipsey line
"Soundin' is a trick, though," said Dan, "when your dipsey lead's all the eye you're like to hev for a week. What d'you make it, Dad?"
Word Forms
- dipseys
- dipsie
- dipsy
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dipsy, dipsie, deep dive, depths, dipper, dive.
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