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Dib

//dɪb// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Arabic.
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.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Variation of dip and/or dab.

Etymology 2

Variation of dip and/or dab.

Etymology 3

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

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