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bibb

[ bib ]
/ bɪb /
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noun

Nautical. any of several brackets or timbers bolted to the hounds of a mast to give additional support to the trestletrees.
Plumbing. bibcock.

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Origin of bibb

First recorded in 1770–80; respelling of bib

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH bibb

bib, bibb

Words nearby bibb

Biaxin, bib, bib and brace, bib and tucker, bibasic, bibb, bibber, bibble, Bibb lettuce, bibcock, bibelot
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Words related to bibb

nozzle, valve, spout, tap, hydrant, stopcock, bibcock

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British Dictionary definitions for bibb

bibb
/ (bɪb) /

noun

nautical a wooden support on a mast for the trestletrees

Word Origin for bibb

C18: variant of bib
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