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

1. a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs