dibbling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of digging small holes in the ground, typically with a stick or tool, to plant seeds or bulbs.

  - "He spent the afternoon dibbling holes for his tulip bulbs."
  - "The gardener used a dibber to make holes for the seedlings."

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Variants

List of all variants of dibbling that leads to same result
dibble , dibbled , dibbles , dibbling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to dig' or 'to delve' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. Dibbling is an essential technique for direct seeding, which can save gardeners time and money compared to transplanting seedlings.

2. In some regions, the term 'dibbling' is also used to describe the act of stirring up the bottom of a pond or body of water to aerate it.

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1. Dibber: A long-handled tool with a pointed end used for making small holes in the ground for planting.

2. Direct seeding: A method of planting where seeds are sown directly into the ground instead of being transplanted from containers or seedlings.

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Culture

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Dibbling is a common gardening technique used for planting seeds or bulbs, especially in raised beds or containers.

How to Memorize "dibbling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone using a long-handled tool to make small holes in the ground.
   - Visualize the gardener carefully placing a seed or bulb into each hole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dibbling' with gardening and planting.
   - Think of the act of making small holes in the ground for seeds or bulbs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Digging In The Dirt' to help remember the meaning of 'dibbling'.

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