gribble
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Noun — A small marine crustacean that bores into submerged wood, damaging piers, boats, and other wooden structures.
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Etymology
Uncertain. Compare grub, from Proto-Germanic *grub- (“to dig”).
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What does “gribble” mean?
The word “gribble” means a small marine crustacean that bores into submerged wood, damaging piers, boats, and other wooden structures. In plain terms, a tiny sea creature that tunnels into wood underwater and slowly destroys it.
How do you pronounce “gribble”?
“Gribble” is pronounced GRIH-buhl (/ˈɡɹɪ.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “gribble” in a sentence?
Here is “gribble” used in a sentence: “Gribble had eaten through the old pier's wooden pilings over the decades.”
What part of speech is “gribble”?
“Gribble” is a noun.