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DABBLER

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Any of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling

Synonyms:

dabbler; dabbling duck

Classified under:

Nouns denoting animals

Hypernyms ("dabbler" is a kind of...):

duck (small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs)

Sense 2

Meaning:

An amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge

Synonyms:

dabbler; dilettante; sciolist

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("dabbler" is a kind of...):

amateur (someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime)

Derivation:

dabble (work with in an amateurish manner)

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