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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A dibber (gardening tool).
2. 2
   Abbreviation of diffuse interstellar band. abbreviation, alt-of
3. 3
   One of the small bones in the knee joints of sheep uniting the bones above and below the joints.
4. 4
   Abbreviation of device-independent bitmap. abbreviation, alt-of

Verb

1. 1
   To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed.
2. 2
   Alternative form of dyb. alt-of, alternative
3. 3
   To move in a rapid, cautious manner; especially, with movement like a mouse or rat.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Arabic.

Synonyms

All synonyms

anglebobclamdibberdibbledrive

Example

More examples

"Mohamed Dib is an Algerian author."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Variation of dip and/or dab.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Arabic ذئب (ḏiʔb, “wolf”).

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