Dibbled: meaning, definitions and examples

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dibbled

 

[ ˈdɪb.əl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gardening action

To dibble means to make holes in the soil in which seeds or seedlings are planted. This technique is typically used in gardening and agriculture to ensure proper spacing and depth for optimal growth of plants.

Synonyms

dig, plant, punch

Examples of usage

  • She dibbled the seeds into the prepared garden bed.
  • Farmers often dibble for better seed placement.
  • He used a dibber to dibble the holes for the seedlings.

Translations

Translations of the word "dibbled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 furado

🇮🇳 गड्ढा किया हुआ

🇩🇪 eingepflanzt

🇮🇩 ditusuk

🇺🇦 втиснутий

🇵🇱 wyciśnięty

🇯🇵 くぼんだ

🇫🇷 enfoncé

🇪🇸 hincado

🇹🇷 delikince açılmış

🇰🇷 파인

🇸🇦 مغروز

🇨🇿 vytlačený

🇸🇰 vtlačený

🇨🇳 凹陷的

🇸🇮 vtisnjen

🇮🇸 dýft

🇰🇿 үңгіленген

🇬🇪 გაფუჭებული

🇦🇿 dərinləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 hincado

Etymology

The term 'dibbled' derives from the noun 'dibble', which can be traced back to Middle English 'dibbel', meaning a small pointed tool for making holes in the ground, originally used for planting seeds. The word may have roots in the Old English 'dybban', which means to dig or to shovel. Agricultural practices have utilized the concept of dibbling since ancient times, where seed placement was crucial for crop yields. Over centuries, the term has evolved but has retained its importance in gardening. The action of dibbling is especially relevant for farmers and gardeners aiming for efficiency and effectiveness in planting, reflecting agricultural traditions across various cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,918, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.