dipstick
dipstick Lexical Profile
dipstick Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A graduated rod or strip inserted into a container, especially an engine crankcase, to measure the depth or level of a liquid such as oil.
"The mechanic pulled out the dipstick, wiped it clean with a rag, and checked the engine oil level."
A foolish, inept, or stupid person (informal).
"Some dipstick parked right across our driveway and blocked us from leaving for work."
A chemically treated strip of paper or plastic immersed in a liquid, such as urine, to test for the presence of specific substances.
"The nurse used a diagnostic dipstick to screen the sample for elevated glucose levels."
• verb
To measure the fluid level of a tank or engine, or to test a liquid sample, using a dipstick.
"Before starting the long road trip, he dipsticked the oil tank to make sure it was full."