HyperDic: dabbler

English > 2 senses of the word dabbler:
NOUNperson dabbler, dilettante, sciolistan amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
animaldabbler, dabbling duckany of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling
English > dabbler: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge.
Synonymsdilettante, sciolist
Broaderamateursomeone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
Spanishdiletante
Catalandiletant
Verbsdabblework with in an amateurish manner
English > dabbler: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningAny of numerous shallow-water ducks that feed by upending and dabbling.
Synonymdabbling duck
Broaderducksmall wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
Oppositediving duckAny of various ducks of especially bays and estuaries that dive for their food

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