noun / verb
dibble
DIB-ul/dˈɪbʌl/
A pointed gardening tool used to make planting holes, or to use such a tool.
The pointed wooden dibble rests beside planting holes and a seedling.
Etymology
Dibble probably combines a verb meaning “to dip” with a tool-forming ending. On that account, the name connects the implement with its dipping action into soil to make planting holes.
In context
keep in mind you're lugging around 10 pounds plus plus your saplings so anyway this is my new Dibble
More examples
- The wooden dibble has a smooth handle and a pointed tip.
- We dibble evenly spaced holes along the planting row.
- He dibbled the soil before setting out the seedlings.
Forms
dibble · dibbles · dibbled · dibbling