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Dibbed vs Ribbed - What's the difference?

dibbed | ribbed |

As verbs the difference between dibbed and ribbed

is that dibbed is (dib) while ribbed is (rib).

As an adjective ribbed is

having ribs.

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

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    ribbed

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Having ribs.
  • (mining) intercalated with slate; said of a seam of coal
    • (Raymond)

    Derived terms

    * ribbed vault

    Verb

    (head)
  • (rib)

    • Anagrams

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