dipstick
A stick or rod used to measure the depth of a liquidA 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.
Значение
значений: 4A 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.
I haven't checked the oil level of my car's motor since I lost the dipstick three months ago.
щупščup
(сленг)The penis.
(пренебрежительное, сленг)A useless person of inferior intellect; a dipshit.
That referee is a right dipstick.
Vollpfosten
(пренебрежительное, устаревшее)An exciseman or supervisor who measures with a dipstick.
- a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level
Переводы
языков: 6По значениям 1
Происхождение
From dip + stick.From dip + stick.
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