kirby

¹ American  

[kur-bee] / ˈkɜr bi /

noun

Angling.

PLURAL

kirbies

1. a fishhook having an even bend.

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Kirby ² American  

[kur-bee] / ˈkɜr bi /

noun

1. a male given name.

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Etymology

Origin of kirby

First recorded in 1795–1805; after the proper name

Example Sentences

And so Castillo, like George Kirby in the fateful October game with Houston, had nothing to show for this masterpiece: six innings, no runs, one hit allowed, no walks, six strikeouts.

From Seattle Times

John Kirby, a White House national security spokesman, said the debt that comes from China’s involvement is ultimately corrosive.

From Seattle Times

Luis Castillo is a bona fide ace, Robbie Ray looks closer to his 2021 Cy Young peak, Logan Gilbert and George Kirby are two of the most talented young pitchers in the game, and Marco Gonzales appeared as motivated as anyone on the roster this spring.

From Seattle Times

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the Kremlin is planning to send a delegation to Pyongyang to hammer out the deal as the two countries deepen security ties amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

From Washington Times

“Any arms deal between North Korea and Russia would directly violate a series of U.N. Security Council resolutions,” Mr. Kirby said.

From Washington Times