1. A sinker attached to a fishing line; also, a line having several branches, each with such a sinker, used in deep-sea fishing. [Local, U. S.]
2. (Naut.) A deep-sea lead. [Rare]
DIPSOMANIA
Dip`so*ma"ni*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: A morbid an uncontrollable craving (often periodic) for drink, esp. for alcoholic liquors; also improperly used to denote acute and chronic alcoholism.
DIPSOMANIAC
Dip`so*ma"ni*ac, n.
Defn: One who has an irrepressible desire for alcoholic drinks.
DIPSOMANIACAL
Dip`so*ma*ni"a*cal, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to dipsomania.
DIPSOSIS
Dip*so"sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: Excessive thirst produced by disease.