dibble

About 0.16 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which to set out plants or to plant seeds.
2. verb To make holes or plant seeds using, or as if using, a dibble.
3. verb To use a dibble; to make holes in the soil.
4. verb To dib or dip frequently, as in angling.
5. noun A police officer, especially one serving with Greater Manchester Police.
6. noun Preceded by the: the police.

   Watch out, lads! Here comes the dibble!

Similar words

dibber drill digger auger spud trowel graft discer tilther plough

Often followed by

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Word family

dibbled dibbles dibbling