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gribble
[ grib-uhl ]
noun
- a small, marine isopod crustacean of the genus Limnoria that destroys submerged timber by boring into it.
gribble
/ ˈɡrɪbəl /
noun
- any small marine isopod crustacean of the genus Limnoria, which bores into and damages wharves and other submerged wooden structures
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gribble1
C19: perhaps related to grub
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Example Sentences
When the new engine was put in, Gribble said, ‘Why, these little things will never get steam enough;’ everybody said so.
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Lewis Gribble, son of John, the old wagoner and tavern keeper.
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Mrs. J. Gribble junior was also hard at work on silk and gingham.
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Gribble junior did not think so; he positively glowed with delight.
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Gribble junior was not the only one who joined in the applause with spirit.
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