dumper
dumper Lexical Profile
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• noun
British A small, sturdy open motor vehicle with a tilting skip at the front, used on construction sites for carrying and unloading building materials or rubble.
"The site worker maneuvered the dumper across the muddy ground to unload a fresh pile of gravel."
A person or organization that disposes of waste, rubbish, or unwanted materials, especially illegally or in large quantities.
"Local authorities installed hidden cameras along the rural lane to catch illegal dumpers."
In informal usage, the partner who initiates the breakup of a romantic relationship.
"Even though she was the dumper rather than the one being left, she still felt a deep sense of grief after the breakup."
Australian A large, steep ocean wave that breaks suddenly and violently in shallow water, throwing swimmers or surfers down onto the seabed.
"Lifeguards warned inexperienced swimmers to stay out of the surf because of the heavy dumpers breaking near the shore."