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Dibbed vs Dibbled - What's the difference?

dibbed | dibbled |

As verbs the difference between dibbed and dibbled

is that dibbed is (dib) while dibbled is (dibble).

dibbed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (dib)

    • dib

    English

    (wikipedia dib)

    Etymology 1

    Verb

    (dibb)
  • To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed
  • To move in a rapid, cautious manner; especially, with movement like a mouse or rat.
    • See also
    * dibbing * dibber * dibble * dibs

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A dibber (gardening tool)
  • One of the small bones in the knee joints of sheep uniting the bones above and below the joints.

    • Etymology 2

    Verb

    (dibb)
  • (scouting)

    • Anagrams

    * * ----

    dibbled

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (dibble)

    • dibble

    English

    Etymology 1

    , frequentative.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.
    • Synonyms
    * (tool) dibber

    Verb

    (dibbl)
  • To make holes, or plant seeds, using a dibble.
  • To dib or dip frequently, as in angling.
    • (Walton)

    Related terms

    * dibber * dibbly * dibbly-dobbler

    Etymology 2

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

    Noun

    (-)
  • (slang) The police.
    • Watch out, lads! Here comes the dibble !