kirby

[ kur-bee ]

/ ˈkɜr bi /

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a fishhook having an even bend.

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The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

Also called kirby hook .

First recorded in 1795–1805; after the proper name

Kirby

[ kur-bee ]

/ ˈkɜr bi /

a male given name.

Kirby and Shia LaBeouf play Martha and Sean, a Boston couple who have chosen to have their child at home.
Pieces of a Woman Features a Superb Performance From Vanessa Kirby, If You Can Bear to Watch It|Stephanie Zacharek|January 8, 2021|Time
“Having physicians more involved, and having nurses more involved, it improves our care, and we’re able to market that,” Kirby said, adding that Bayshire’s facilities are competitively priced.
COVID-19 Exposes Lack of Medical Staff in Assisted Living Facilities|Jared Whitlock|September 28, 2020|Voice of San Diego
“The team has assessed that there far fewer Yazidis on Mount Sinjar than previously feared,” Kirby said in a statement Wednesday.
Trapped in an ISIS Prison, And There May Be No U.S. Rescue|Kimberly Dozier|August 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Neutralization will be conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner,” Kirby said in a statement.
Syria’s Chemical Weapons Arrive in Notorious Mafia Port|Barbie Latza Nadeau, Christopher Dickey|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby declined to comment on the Bergdahl correspondence on why he left his base.
Exclusive: Bergdahl Explains in Prison Letters Why He Vanished|Kimberly Dozier|June 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Kirby relocated to Moscow from Cleveland and now hosts shows both on RT and the state-controlled Radio Mayak.
Putin TV Wants You to Think Italy Is a Bigger Story Than Crimea|James Kirchick|March 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But listening to Kirby, this man now realizes “that things are worse or the same over there.”
Putin TV Wants You to Think Italy Is a Bigger Story Than Crimea|James Kirchick|March 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Well, it is hoped Mr. Kirby did his best for his daughter; but, after all, how much more potent is the influence of a mother!
East Anglia|J. Ewing Ritchie
Some anglers are partial to the Kirby bend, but perhaps you get better hold of your fish with the sneck bend hooks.
The Teesdale Angler|R Lakeland
One day Doctor Kirby and me was walking along the main street of a little town and we seen a bang-up funeral percession coming.
Danny's Own Story|Don Marquis
He stuck his cigarette into his mouth and turned sideways from Doctor Kirby, like he hadn't noticed him pertic'ler.
Danny's Own Story|Don Marquis
As he lifted his head and looked close at Doctor Kirby, a change went over both their faces.
Danny's Own Story|Don Marquis