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dibble

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Noun — A pointed hand tool used to poke holes in soil for planting seeds or seedlings.

How to use dibble

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dibble a hole garden dibble

Etymology

Possibly from dib ("to dab lightly") plus the frequentative suffix -le, though dibble is actually recorded earlier than dib.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dibble” mean?

The word “dibble” means a pointed hand tool used to poke holes in soil for planting seeds or seedlings. In plain terms, a pointed gardening tool for poking planting holes, or the act of using one.

How do you pronounce “dibble”?

“Dibble” is pronounced DIHBL (/ˈdɪb(ə)l/ in IPA).

How do you use “dibble” in a sentence?

Here is “dibble” used in a sentence: “He used a wooden dibble to plant each bulb at an even depth.”

What is another word for “dibble”?

Words with a similar meaning to “dibble” include police.

What part of speech is “dibble”?

Depending on how it is used, “dibble” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “dibble” have?

“Dibble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pointed hand tool used to poke holes in soil for planting seeds or seedlings.

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