dibble Meaning & Definition
What Does Dibble Mean?
As a noun, dibble means A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds. As a verb, it means To make holes or plant seeds using, or as if using, a dibble.
Word Facts for Dibble
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɪb(ə)l/ |
| Synonyms | dibber |
| Plural | dibbles |
| Verb forms | dibbles, dibbling, dibbled |
Dibble Definition (Noun)
- A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.
Dibble as a Verb
- To make holes or plant seeds using, or as if using, a dibble.
- To use a dibble; to make holes in the soil.
- To dib or dip frequently, as in angling.
Noun
- A police officer, especially one serving with Greater Manchester Police.
- Preceded by the: the police.
Watch out, lads! Here comes the dibble!
Noun
- (originally Manchester) A police officer.
- (originally Manchester) Preceded by the: the police.
Watch out, lads! Here comes the dibble!
Synonyms of Dibble
Dibble synonyms and antonyms →Dibble in a Sentence
Watch out, lads! Here comes the dibble!
Word Forms & Grammar
dibble (plural dibbles)
dibble (third-person singular simple present dibbles, present participle dibbling, simple past and past participle dibbled)
dibble (countable and uncountable, plural dibbles)
Words That Rhyme With Dibble
Origin of Dibble
Origin 1: Possibly dib (“to dab lightly”) + -le (frequentative suffix indicating repetition or continuousness); however, the word dibble is attested earlier than dib.
Origin 2: From the character of Officer Charlie Dibble, a New York Police Department officer, in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series Top Cat (first broadcast in the US in 1961, and in the UK in 1962 under the title Boss Cat).
Common Questions About Dibble
Is dibble a noun or a verb?
Dibble is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for dibble?
Close synonyms of dibble are dibber. See the full list of dibble synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dibble?
The plural of dibble is dibbles.
What is the past tense of dibble?
The past tense of dibble is dibbled. The present participle is dibbling.