dibble

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪbəl

Etymology 1

dib +‎ -le, frequentative.

Noun

dibble (plural dibbles)

1. A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.

Synonyms

• (tool): dibber

Verb

dibble (third-person singular simple present dibbles, present participle dibbling, simple past and past participle dibbled)

1. To make holes, or plant seeds, using a dibble.
2. To dib or dip frequently, as in angling.

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Related terms

• dibber
• dibbly
• dibbly-dobbler

Etymology 2

From the character of Officer Dibble in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series Top Cat.

Noun

dibble (uncountable)

1. (slang) The police.

   Watch out, lads! Here comes the dibble!