dibble

dib·ble

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dib-uh l]
- /ˈdɪb əl/
- /ˈdɪb.l̩/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dib-uh l]
- /ˈdɪb əl/

Definitions of dibble word

noun dibble a small hand tool used to make holes in the ground for planting or transplanting bulbs, seeds, or roots 3
verb dibble to make a hole in (the ground) with a dibble 3
verb dibble to plant (bulbs, seeds, etc) with a dibble 3
noun dibble a policeman 3
noun dibble a pointed tool used to make holes in the soil for seeds, bulbs, or young plants 3
verb transitive dibble to make a hole in (the soil) with a dibble 3

See all 18 definitions of dibble

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Origin of dibble

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; late Middle English, perhaps akin to dib

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Parts of speech for Dibble

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Dibble

dibble popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

dibble usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for dibble

noun dibble

auger — a hand tool with a bit shaped like a corkscrew, for boring holes in wood
punch — the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
implement — any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil: agricultural implements.
bit — A bit of something is a small part or section of it.
gimlet — a small tool for boring holes, consisting of a shaft with a pointed screw at one end and a handle perpendicular to the shaft at the other.

All 14 Synonyms of dibble