dib

American

[dib] / dɪb /

verb (used without object)

dibbed, dibbing

to fish by letting the bait bob lightly on the water.

dib British

/ dɪb /

verb

(intr) to fish by allowing the bait to bob and dip on the surface

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Etymology

Origin of dib

1600–10; expressive word akin to dab ¹, dip ¹, bob ¹, etc.

Example Sentences

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In 2015, scientists studying the DIB placed it on a small mound of dirt and drove over it twice with a car.

From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 23, 2024

The DIB is known as a “pin-bender” because its shell is so tough that pins don’t go through it.

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The DIB can stand up to pressures equal to __________ times it's own weight.

From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 23, 2024

Along with Mr. Bloomberg, members of the DIB include former U.S.

From Washington Times • Oct. 18, 2022

According to the DIB, its continued growth “will allow China to promote its preferred standards and specifications for 5G networks and will shape the global 5G product market going forward.”

From The New Yorker • Apr. 26, 2019

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