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Big dipper

//ˈbɪɡ ˈdɪpə// name, noun

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart, and a part of the constellation Ursa Major which includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid. The other stars comprising it are Alioth, Megrez, Merak, and Phecda. US, especially
Noun
  1. 1
    A rollercoaster.

    "Big Dipper riding / Oh, we'll give the local lads a hiding"

  2. 2
    elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines) wordnet

Etymology

Probably from the name given to some rides, such as the Black Pool Big Dipper (1923).

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