kirby
noun
a fishhook having an even bend.
kirby
1 American
[kur-bee]
/ ˈkɜr bi /
noun
Angling.
plural
kirbies
Kirby
2
American
[kur-bee]
/ ˈkɜr bi /
noun
Etymology
Origin of kirby
First recorded in 1795–1805; after the proper name
Example Sentences
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Under former manager Emma Hayes, she was the star player in the team, and built a formidable partnership with playmaker Kirby during Chelsea's six-year stranglehold of the WSL.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“It was like a religious epiphany for some people. For years, they were driving past these things,” Kirby said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
United Airlines Chief Executive Scott Kirby said that some airlines might not survive if the war in Iran continued.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
“In the past, airline mergers usually have been about two struggling airlines coming together to cut costs, flights and headcount,” Kirby says in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
But it turned out that Kirby couldn’t testify, either.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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