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Dibbling: meaning, definitions and examples

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dibbling

 

[ หˆdษชb.lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gardening technique

Dibbling is a method of planting seeds by creating small holes or depressions in the soil. It allows gardeners to place seeds at a specific depth and spacing, ensuring that they have enough soil contact for optimal germination. This technique is particularly useful for root vegetables and other plants that require precise planting conditions. Dibbling can be performed using a variety of tools or by hand, depending on the scale of the gardening project.

Synonyms

inserting, planting, sowing

Examples of usage

  • She spent the afternoon dibbling her vegetable garden.
  • The farmer is dibbling potato seeds in rows.
  • Dibbling ensures proper spacing between each carrot seed.

Translations

Translations of the word "dibbling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cavar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช graben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฟะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kopanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽ˜ใ‚‹ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท creuser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excavar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kopรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kopanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆŽ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qazma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excavar

Etymology

The term 'dibbling' originated from the word 'dibble', which refers to a small hand tool used for making holes in the soil. The practice of dibbling dates back to ancient agricultural techniques where precise planting was necessary for optimal crop yields. The word itself can be traced to Middle English, derived from the Old English term 'dibbel', meaning 'to dig'. Over the centuries, different cultures have adopted varied forms of dibbling, which has contributed to the term's evolution and widespread use in modern gardening and agriculture. As farming practices advanced, dibbling became a standard method, especially for crops requiring even spacing and depth. Today, it remains a popular technique among both amateur gardeners and professional farmers, often associated with organic and sustainable gardening practices.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,166, 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.