How Do You Spell DIBBLE?

Pronunciation: [dˈɪbə͡l] (IPA)

Dibble can be spelled as /ˈdɪbəl/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is spelled with a double "b" to signify the consonant is pronounced with a slight emphasis. The "i" in dibble is pronounced as a short "ih" sound, and the double "b" after it creates a mildly interrupted stop consonant sound before the final "l". Dibble is commonly used as a gardening tool to create small holes in the soil for planting seeds.

DIBBLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Dibble is a verb that has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. One of its primary definitions refers to the act of making small holes in the ground using a specialized tool called a dibber or dibble. This action is commonly performed in gardening or farming to create holes in which to plant seeds or seedlings. The dibble usually has a pointed end that can be pressed into the soil to form a hole of the desired size. This method allows for precise and controlled planting or transplanting.

    In addition to its gardening connotation, "dibble" also refers to a short, pointed object used to make holes or indentations in various materials. For instance, in arts and crafts, a dibble can be used to create small holes in textiles or leather in order to thread strings or cords through them. In woodworking, a dibble can be utilized to create pilot holes for screws or nails, helping to guide and ease their insertion.

    Furthermore, "dibble" can also serve as a noun, referring to the tool itself or the act of making small holes. The word's origin can be traced back to the Middle English "dybbol" and the Old English "dyppan," meaning "to dip" or "thrust."

  2. • A little instr. of wood, pointed at the bottom, for making small holes in the earth in order to plant seed or seedlings.
    • To plant with a dibble; to make holes; to dip.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DIBBLE

The word "dibble" has a complex etymology. It is derived from the Old English word "dybban" or "dibban", which meant "to dip" or "to dive". This Old English word originated from the Proto-Germanic root "*dupjaną". The word "dibble" also has connections to various Germanic languages, such as German "tief" and Dutch "diep", both of which mean "deep". Over time, the meaning of "dibble" evolved to refer to a pointed implement used for making holes in soil, often for planting seeds or seedlings.

Similar spelling words for DIBBLE

Plural form of DIBBLE is DIBBLES

Conjugate verb Dibble

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have dibbled
you would have dibbled
he/she/it would have dibbled
we would have dibbled
they would have dibbled
I would have dibble
you would have dibble
he/she/it would have dibble
we would have dibble
they would have dibble

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been dibbling
you would have been dibbling
he/she/it would have been dibbling
we would have been dibbling
they would have been dibbling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would dibble
you would dibble
he/she/it would dibble
we would dibble
they would dibble

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be dibbling
you would be dibbling
he/she/it would be dibbling
we would be dibbling
they would be dibbling

FUTURE

I will dibble
you will dibble
he/she/it will dibble
we will dibble
they will dibble

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be dibbling
you will be dibbling
he/she/it will be dibbling
we will be dibbling
they will be dibbling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have dibbled
you will have dibbled
he/she/it will have dibbled
we will have dibbled
they will have dibbled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been dibbling
you will have been dibbling
he/she/it will have been dibbling
we will have been dibbling
they will have been dibbling

IMPERATIVE

you dibble
we let´s dibble

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to dibble

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was dibbling
you were dibbling
he/she/it was dibbling
we were dibbling
they were dibbling

PAST PARTICIPLE

dibbled

PAST PERFECT

I had dibbled
you had dibbled
he/she/it had dibbled
we had dibbled
they had dibbled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been dibbling
you had been dibbling
he/she/it had been dibbling
we had been dibbling
they had been dibbling

PRESENT

I dibble
you dibble
he/she/it dibbles
we dibble
they dibble

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am dibbling
you are dibbling
he/she/it is dibbling
we are dibbling
they are dibbling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

dibbling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have dibbled
you have dibbled
he/she/it has dibbled
we have dibbled
they have dibbled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been dibbling
you have been dibbling
he/she/it has been dibbling
we have been dibbling
they have been dibbling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it dibble

SIMPLE PAST

I dibbled
you dibbled
he/she/it dibbled
we dibbled
they dibbled

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