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dibbing

dibbing is the present participle and gerund of dib.

Meaning of dib

Verb

dib (third-person singular simple present dibs, present participle dibbing, simple past and past participle dibbed)

  1. To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed.
    Synonyms:
    dibble
  2. To move in a rapid, cautious manner; especially, with movement like a mouse or rat.

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Questions about dibbing

What is dibbing the present participle and gerund of?
Dibbing is the present participle and gerund of dib.

Words near dibbing in the dictionary

  1. dibbed
  2. Dibben
  3. Dibbens
  4. dibber
  5. dibbers
  6. dibbing
  7. Dibbins
  8. dibble
  9. dibbled
  10. dibbler
  11. dibblers

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