kirby
noun
a fishhook having an even bend.
kirby
1 American
[kur-bee]
/ ˈkɜr bi /
noun
Angling.
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kirbies
plural
Kirby
2
American
[kur-bee]
/ ˈkɜr bi /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of kirby
First recorded in 1795–1805; after the proper name
Example Sentences
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Kirby, who lives in Halstead, Essex, said she goes past the leak every time she drives to work.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Cyclops is one of the leaders and founding members of the X-Men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
United Chief Executive Scott Kirby called Delta’s CEO to discuss a potential deal, but the talks didn’t progress, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Not only could this backlog create problems in terms of access to justice, but according to Kirby, rising numbers of tribunals could have another troubling effect.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
But it turned out that Kirby couldn’t testify, either.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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