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dibber

 

[ หˆdษชb.ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gardening tool

A dibber is a pointed implement used in gardening to create holes in the soil for planting seeds or seedlings. It helps to ensure that the seeds are planted at the correct depth and spacing. Some dibbers have graduated markings to assist with depth measurements.

Synonyms

drill, planter, spike

Examples of usage

  • Use a dibber to plant the bulbs in the garden.
  • The gardener used a dibber to make a hole for the seedling.
  • With a dibber, you can easily space your seeds.
  • She preferred using a wooden dibber for her vegetable patch.

Translations

Translations of the word "dibber" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dibber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคฌเฅเคฌเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dibber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibber

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปะพั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dibber

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dibber

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dibber

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dibber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ฅ๋ฒ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dibber

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dibber

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งๆคๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dibber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dibber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dibber

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dibber

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dibber

Etymology

The word 'dibber' is believed to have originated in the 19th century, derived from the dialect word 'dib', which means to pierce or to make a hole. The term specifically refers to a tool that assists with the planting process in agriculture and gardening. It's widely used in British English, reflecting the historical significance of gardening in British culture. The usage of such tools has evolved over the years, adapting to modern gardening practices while maintaining the fundamental purpose of facilitating seed and bulb planting. Its design has varied, with some being as simple as a sharpened stick, while others are more elaborate, often made from wood, metal, or plastic, catering to different gardening needs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,233, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.