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   dipstick

   /ˈdɪpstɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a graduated rod for measuring the depth of a liquid, especially oil in a vehicle's engine: "in a vehicle with a dipstick, engine oil is checked with the engine off"
   • 2. a stupid or inept person: informal "some of these dipsticks carried firearms and some probably had ammunition as well"

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   What does dipstick mean?

   • 測量, （尤指用來測量汽車引擎機油量的）油標尺，機油尺，油位計, 人… 测量, （尤指用来测量汽车发动机机油量的）油标尺，机油尺，油位计, 人… idiota… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! DIPSTICK definition: 1. a long, thin stick for measuring the amount of liquid in a container, especially the oil in a….

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   Why is a dipstick necessary?

   • The dipstick is a gauge that tells you the amount of oil inside the engine. It allows you to perform oil level checks frequently, reducing the risk of reliability problems. Depending on the dipstick reading, we can come to several conclusions about the engine oil level.

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   What is a dipstick wand?

   • The supervisor, (by some vulgarly called Dipstick) put his magic wand upon the unfortunate rum. It has been the usage in certain quarters to speak in contemptuous terms of the functions of this deserving class of public servants, and to apply to them the opprobrious epithet of ‘ dip-sticks ’. 2.

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     DIPSTICK translate: 测量, （尤指用来测量汽车发动机机油量的）油标尺，机油尺，油位计, 人,...

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   1. : a graduated rod for indicating depth (as of oil in a crankcase) 2. [euphemism for dipshit] : nitwit. 3. : a chemically sensitive strip of paper used to identify one or more constituents (such as glucose or protein) of urine by immersion.

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   A strip of paper or plastic containing one or more reagents, which is dipped into a sample of a body fluid or other liquid to test for specific substances such as protein, glucose, etc., the presence and concentration of which are typically indicated by means of a colour change. 1960.

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   A dipstick is a metal rod with marks along one end. It is used to measure the amount of liquid in a container, especially the amount of oil in a car engine.

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   Define dipstick. dipstick synonyms, dipstick pronunciation, dipstick translation, English dictionary definition of dipstick. n. 1. A graduated rod for measuring the depth or amount of liquid in a container, as of oil in a crankcase. 2. Slang A person regarded as foolish or...

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    A dipstick is a metal rod with marks along one end. It is used to measure the amount of liquid in a container, especially the amount of oil in a car engine.