bibb
Americannoun
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Nautical. any of several brackets or timbers bolted to the hounds of a mast to give additional support to the trestletrees.
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Plumbing. bibcock.
noun
Etymology
Origin of bibb
First recorded in 1770–80; respelling of bib
Example Sentences
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In a famous study from 1968, psychologists Bibb Latané and John Darley recruited male Columbia University students and asked them to fill in a form while smoke was pumped into the room.
From BBC
He puts out sliced tomatoes in season, and always lettuce, either Bibb or iceberg.
Adjusting his uniform, Rory Bibb glanced in the mirror before setting off to start his new job.
From BBC
I’d expect the widely seen third season to at least equal that and possibly exceed it if voters go with Bibb.
From Los Angeles Times
As she approached the podium to make her speech, she handed off a dish of fruit to her “The White Lotus” Season 3 co-star, Leslie Bibb.
From Salon
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