Dennis , Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar nominee for Hoosiers (6)

I believe the answer is:

hopper

(Other definitions for hopper that I've seen before include "Edward ..., American realist painter" , "one making short trip?" , "Funnel (eg, feeding grain to mill)" , "Grain container - rabbit?" , "Container, jumper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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