gribble

[grib-uhl]

noun

1. a small, marine isopod crustacean of the genus Limnoria that destroys submerged timber by boring into it.

gribble

/ ˈɡrɪbəl /

noun

1. any small marine isopod crustacean of the genus Limnoria, which bores into and damages wharves and other submerged wooden structures

Word History and Origins

Origin of gribble¹

First recorded in 1830–40; perhaps akin to grub

Word History and Origins

Origin of gribble¹

C19: perhaps related to _grub

Example Sentences

Even if America’s moral and psychological center has shifted closer to their neighbor Dale Gribble’s paranoia flood zone, Hank and Peggy’s hasn’t.

From Salon

Extreme views and conspiracy theories are loaded into Hank’s pest exterminator friend Dale Gribble.

From Los Angeles Times

For the first four seasons, Redcorn is having an affair with Hank Hill's neighbour, Nancy Gribble.

From BBC

Another volunteer, Francesca Gribble from Gloucestershire, said: "I've picked up cans, lollipop sticks, and takeaway cartons along the river and our friend even moved an armchair from the river."

From BBC

Millie Gribble died two days after she and two teenagers were struck in Garstang Road, Barton on Tuesday.

From BBC