dibbler

dib·ble

D d

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of dibbler word

noun dibbler Also, dibber [dib-er] /ˈdɪb ər/ (Show IPA). a small, handheld, pointed implement for making holes in soil for planting seedlings, bulbs, etc. 1
verb with object dibbler to make a hole (in the ground) with or as if with a dibble. 1
verb with object dibbler to set (plants) in holes made with a dibble. 1
verb without object dibbler to work with a dibble. 1
noun dibbler A small Australian marsupial of the genus Parantechinus (Parantechinus apicalis), somewhat reminiscent of a mouse. 0
noun dibbler A dibble (device for making holes in which to plant seeds). 0

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Origin of dibbler

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 Dibbler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dibbler 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.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

dibbler usage trend in Literature

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