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dib.

To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/dɪb/
  1. To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed.

  2. To move in a rapid, cautious manner; especially, with movement like a mouse or rat.

Where this word comes from

Variation of dip and/or dab.

noun/dɪb/
  1. A dibber (gardening tool).

  2. One of the small bones in the knee joints of sheep uniting the bones above and below the joints.

Where this word comes from

Variation of dip and/or dab.

verb/dɪb/
  1. Alternative form of dyb.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.