kirby

[ kur-bee ]

/ ˈkɜr bi /

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noun, plural kir·bies.Angling.

a fishhook having an even bend.

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Also called kirby hook .

Origin of kirby

First recorded in 1795–1805; after the proper name

Words nearby kirby

Kipp's apparatus, kippy, kipuka, Kir, kirana, kirby, kirby grip, Kirby-Smith, Kirchhoff, Kirchhoff's law, Kirchhoff's laws

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Kirby

[ kur-bee ]

/ ˈkɜr bi /

noun

a male given name.

How to use kirby in a sentence

Nearly 87 percent of active duty troops are fully vaccinated, Kirby said, though hesitancy among military reservists and National Guard members drives down the rate for the entire military to about 68 percent.
Air Force is first to face troops’ rejection of vaccine mandate as thousands avoid shots|Alex Horton|October 28, 2021|Washington Post
So you can understand why many fans held out hope that another beloved Kirby character, Bandana Waddle Dee, would join the roster.
Press F for these fan favorites that ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ snubbed|Alyse Stanley, Jhaan Elker|October 27, 2021|Washington Post
In the meantime, prosecutors were working with Kirby and Henderson to find a way to indict Duntsch—a challenge, considering Texas had never previously handled such a case.
Peacock's Dr. Death Is Based on A Chilling True Crime Podcast About a Murderous Surgeon. Here's What to Know|Mahita Gajanan|July 16, 2021|Time
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