noun
darby
Darby (noun) means a long-handled tool used to smooth and level a freshly poured concrete surface before it sets. Example: “The crew ran a darby over the slab to knock down the high spots.”
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A long-handled tool used to smooth and level a freshly poured concrete surface before it sets.
"The crew ran a darby over the slab to knock down the high spots."
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Word forms
- Plural
- darbies
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly linked to the English town of Derby.
Rhymes for darby
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What does “darby” mean?
The word “darby” means a long-handled tool used to smooth and level a freshly poured concrete surface before it sets.
How do you use “darby” in a sentence?
Here is “darby” used in a sentence: “The crew ran a darby over the slab to knock down the high spots.”
What part of speech is “darby”?
“Darby” is a noun.
What is the meaning of darby?
"darby" (noun) means a long-handled tool used to smooth and level a freshly poured concrete surface before it sets.
