Dibble

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪbÉ™l

dib + -le, frequentative.

Full definition of dibble

Noun

1. A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.

Synonyms

• (tool) dibber

Verb

1. To make holes, or plant seeds, using a dibble.
2. To dib or dip frequently, as in angling.

Related terms

• dibber
• dibbly
• dibbly-dobbler

From the character of Officer Dibble in the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series Top Cat.

Noun

1. (slang) The police.Watch out, lads! Here comes the dibble!