VocabauraVOCABAURA

dibble

noun · verb

Simple meaning

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

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

dibuhl

Say the bold part a little louder.

US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdɪbəl

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.

Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

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

verb

  1. transitive

    To make holes or plant seeds using, or as if using, a dibble.

  2. intransitive

    To dib or dip frequently, as in angling.

  3. intransitive

    To use a dibble; to make holes in the soil.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

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

Used this way, dibble is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.

More ways to use dibble

  • “Dibble Spring bulbs.”verb

Share your sentence

Write your own example sentence using “dibble”. We review each one before it appears.

Common Patterns and Combinations

How this word naturally appears with others.

dibble stickrob dibblemiss dibblesee dibblejohn dibblesamuel dibblejudge dibble

Tap the highlighted word to open its own entry.

Use This Word

See how this word sounds in a real sentence.

Ask Vocabaura

Understand the word your way.

What Does It Mean Here?

Words can change meaning depending on context.

Use it yourself

Knowing “dibble” starts when you use it. Pick a next step, all free.

Know the meaning? Practice using it in a real situation, free, no credits.

Dictionary data from Wiktionary via the Free Dictionary API. Simple meanings, combinations and word intelligence are built from verified reference data, no AI is used to load this page.