No exact match translations found for 'dibber' in maithili.
Word 'dibber' in Other Languages
- dibber in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dibber in Bengali বাংলা
- dibber in Bodo बड़ो
- dibber in Dogri डोगरी
- dibber in English
- dibber in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dibber in Hindi हिन्दी
- dibber in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dibber in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dibber in Konkani कोंकणी
- dibber in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dibber in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dibber in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dibber in Marathi मराठी
- dibber in Nepali नेपाली
- dibber in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dibber in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dibber in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dibber in Santali
- dibber in Sindhi سنڌي
- dibber in Tamil தமிழ்
- dibber in Telugu తెలుగు
- dibber in Urdu اُردُو
Dibber
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
English: /ˈdɪb.ər/ (British), /ˈdɪb.ɚ/ (American)
Definitions
- A pointed wooden or metal tool used to make holes in the soil for planting seeds or seedlings.
Usage Examples
- "She used a dibber to make holes in the garden for the new tomato plants."
- "A wooden dibber is a simple yet effective tool for sowing seeds."
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word "dibben," meaning to poke or thrust, related to "dab" or "dip."
Synonyms
- Dibble
- Planting stick
- Seed hole maker
Antonyms
- None (as it is a specific tool)
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Punzón de jardinería | /punˈθon de xaɾdiˈneɾi.a/ |
| French | Dibber | /di.bɛʁ/ |
| German | Pflanzholz | /ˈpflants.hɔlts/ |
| Hindi | बोने की छड़ी | /bo.ne ki ʧʰə.ɽi/ |
| Tamil | நட்டம் செய்யும் கருவி | /naṭṭam seyum karuvi/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈdɪb.ər/
American English: /ˈdɪb.ɚ/
Historical Usage
Dibbers have been used in agriculture and gardening for centuries, dating back to medieval times when they were crafted from wood or bone.
Cultural Nuances
In traditional European gardening, dibbers are an essential tool for precise seed planting, especially in vegetable and herb gardens.
More Information
The dibber remains an important gardening tool, with modern versions made of wood, plastic, or metal. Some variations include a T-handled dibber for ease of use, while others have depth markers to ensure uniform planting.