dropper

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Synonyms: cropper, dropped, dripper, propper, dopper, drooper, gropper

Antonyms: cropper, dropped, dripper, propper, dopper, drooper, gropper

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Noun

1. A [[utensil]] for [[dispensing]] a single [[drop]] of [[liquid]] at a time.
2. One who or that which [[drop]]s something, especially one who drops a specific item to cause mischief.
3. {{lb|en|video games}} An entity that drops objects of a particular kind.
4. {{lb|en|computing}} A software component designed to install [[malware]] on a target system.
5. {{lb|en|fishing}} A [[fly]] that drops from the [[leaden]] above the [[bob]] or end fly.
6. {{lb|en|mining}} A [[branch]] [[vein]] which drops off from, or leaves, the main [[lode]].
7. {{lb|en|botany}} The young [[bulb]] of a [[tulip]], not of [[flower]]ing size.
8. A [[dog]] which suddenly drops upon the ground when it [[sight]]s [[game]].
9. {{lb|en|AU}} A [[batten]] fixed to a [[post-and-wire]] fence to keep the wires apart.
10. {{lb|en|slang}} A person who uses [[fraudulent]] [[cheque]]s.
11. {{lb|en|tennis|informal}} A [[drop shot]].
12. {{lb|en|cricket|historical}} A [[delivery]] by lob bowling (no longer legal).

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