dibber
/'dibə/ Cách viết khác : (dibble) /'dibl/
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Definition
Noun: A dibber is a simple, pointed hand tool, typically made of wood, used in gardening to create holes in soil for planting seeds, bulbs, or small seedlings.
Usage
A dibber is used to make uniform planting holes with minimal soil disturbance. It is pressed or twisted into the ground to the desired depth.
Examples
- The gardener used a dibber to plant the tulip bulbs at the correct spacing.
- For sowing large seeds like beans, a dibber helps ensure they are placed at the proper depth.
- He made a neat row of holes with his dibber before dropping in the seedlings.
Advanced Usage
- "To dibble": This is the verb form related to using a dibber. It means to make holes in the ground with a dibber for planting.
- Example: She dibbled the soil before planting the leeks.
Variants and Related Words
- Dibble (noun): A synonym for dibber; another name for the same tool.
- Dibble (verb): To use a dibber to make planting holes.
Synonyms
- Planting tool
- Dibble
- Bulb planter (specifically designed for bulbs, often with a wider bore)
Notes
A dibber is a fundamental tool for precision planting in small-scale gardening and horticulture. Its pointed design allows for quick and easy hole creation without the need for digging a larger area.
Noun
- a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs