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dipstick

/ˈdɪpstɪk/

Meanings
noun
A stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquid. Often used to check the level at which a liquid in an opaque or inaccessible tank or reservoir stands; gauge.

Examples :

"My dad used the dipstick to check the oil level in the car. "
technical machine utensil device

Related Words

Illustration measure

measure noun

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration inaccessible

inaccessible noun

/ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/ /ˌɪnəkˈsɛsəbl/

An uncountable regular cardinal number that is a limit cardinal.

"While seemingly beyond our reach, the inaccessible, representing a profoundly large limit cardinal, is a foundational concept in set theory, used to build more complex mathematical structures. "

Illustration inferior

inferior noun

/ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/

A person of lower stature to another

"As you are my inferior, I can tell you to do anything I want."

Illustration referee

referee noun

/ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/

An umpire or judge; an official who makes sure the rules are followed during a game.

"The referee kicked Jim out of the game for fighting."

Illustration useless

useless adjective

/ˈjuːs.ləs/

Without use or possibility to be used.

"The old, broken calculator was useless; it couldn't perform any calculations. "

Illustration reservoir

reservoir noun

/ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/

A place where anything is kept in store

"The school's water reservoir is used to store enough water for the entire student population. "

Illustration attitude

attitude noun

/ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈætɪtud/

The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

"The ballet dancer walked with a graceful attitude."

Illustration questions

questions noun

/ˈkwɛstʃənz/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration dipshit

dipshit noun

/ˈdɪpʃɪt/

A stupid or undesirable person.

"That guy at work is such a dipshit!"

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration intellect

intellect noun

/ˈɪntəlɛkt/

The faculty of thinking, judging, abstract reasoning, and conceptual understanding; the cognitive faculty (uncountable)

"Her intellect allowed her to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts in her math class. "