"dipsey" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dipseys [plural]
Etymology: From deep sea. Etymology templates: {{m|en|deep}} deep, {{m|en|sea}} sea Head templates: {{en-noun}} dipsey (plural dipseys)
  1. (nautical, slang, attributive) Deep sea. Tags: attributive, slang Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-dipsey-en-noun-bHPkRU1y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 29 19 36 16 Topics: nautical, transport
  2. (nautical, slang) A deep-sea lead. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-dipsey-en-noun-2jb9PrY1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 29 19 36 16 Topics: nautical, transport
  3. (US, dialect) A sinker attached to a fishing line. Tags: US, dialectal
    Sense id: en-dipsey-en-noun-6tDKOZHk Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 29 19 36 16
  4. (US, dialect) A line having several branches, each with such a sinker, used in deep-sea fishing. Tags: US, dialectal
    Sense id: en-dipsey-en-noun--lqEY0nk Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 29 19 36 16
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: dipsie, dipsy

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