verb

dib

dihb

Dib (verb) means to poke a small hole in soil, typically to plant a seed or bulb. Example: “She dibbed a row of holes before dropping in the tulip bulbs.”

verb

To poke a small hole in soil, typically to plant a seed or bulb.

"She dibbed a row of holes before dropping in the tulip bulbs."

How to use dib

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo poke a small planting hole into soil.

Word forms

dibbed past tense, dibs plural, Dibs plural, dibs singular

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Etymology

Likely a variant of "dip" or "dab."

Frequently asked questions

What does “dib” mean?

The word “dib” means to poke a small hole in soil, typically to plant a seed or bulb. In plain terms, to poke a small planting hole into soil.

How do you pronounce “dib”?

“Dib” is pronounced dihb (/dɪb/ in IPA).

How do you use “dib” in a sentence?

Here is “dib” used in a sentence: “She dibbed a row of holes before dropping in the tulip bulbs.”

What part of speech is “dib”?

“Dib” is a verb.

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