dasher
word
Definition
A 'dasher' is the part of a butter churn or ice cream maker that mixes or stirs the ingredients. 'Dasher' is also the name of one of Santa Claus's reindeer in Christmas stories.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in historical or technical contexts for dairy or ice cream equipment. As a proper noun, 'Dasher' appears in the song 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.' Rarely used in modern speech unless discussing old-fashioned tools or Christmas lore.
Example Sentences
The dasher mixes the cream in the butter churn.
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Santa's reindeer include Dasher and Dancer.
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He fixed the broken dasher in the old ice cream maker.
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When the dasher broke, we had to stop making ice cream.
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"On, Dasher! On, Dancer!" shouted Santa as he flew away.
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Not many people know what a dasher is unless they're into old-fashioned cooking.
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