dropper vs skiff

dropper

noun
  • A utensil for dispensing a single drop of liquid at a time. 

  • A person who uses fraudulent cheques. 

  • One who drops something, especially one who drops a specific item to cause mischief. 

  • A dog which suddenly drops upon the ground when it sights game. 

  • A software component designed to install malware on a target system. 

  • A fly that drops from the leaden above the bob or end fly. 

  • A branch vein which drops off from, or leaves, the main lode. 

  • A drop shot. 

  • A batten fixed to a post-and-wire fence to keep the wires apart. 

skiff

noun
  • A light, fleeting shower of rain or snow, or gust of wind, etc. 

  • Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person. 

  • A small flat-bottomed open boat with a pointed bow and square stern. 

  • A (typically light) dusting of snow or ice (or dust, etc) (on ground, water, trees, etc). 

  • An act of slightly pruning tea bushes, placing new leaves at a convenient height without removing much woody growth. 

verb
  • To fall lightly or briefly, and lightly cover the ground (etc). 

  • To navigate in a skiff. 

  • To cut (a tea bush) to maintain the plucking table. 

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