Synonyms for big dipperbig dip·per

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1. Big Dippernoun

   Synonyms:
   Wain, Plough, Charles Wain

2. Big Dippernoun

   A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a ladle or cart. It is part of the constellation Ursa Major and includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid.

   Synonyms:
   Plough, Wain, Charles Wain

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1. Big Dipper, Dipper, Plough, Charles's Wain, Wain, Wagonnoun

   a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

   Synonyms:
   estate car, station waggon, beach waggon, roller coaster, paddy wagon, coaster wagon, water ouzel, plow, bufflehead, chute-the-chute, patrol wagon, beach wagon, butterball, black Maria, police wagon, waggon, station wagon, police van

2. roller coaster, big dipper, chute-the-chutenoun

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

   Synonyms:
   roller coaster, chute-the-chute

Matched Categories

1. • Ursa Major
   • Asterism
   • Elevated Railway
   • Ride

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1. Nick Lake:

   Even that relatively short period of time renders the Teapot in Sagittarius (a bright pattern to look for in the sky) and the Big Dipper unrecognizable.

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