What's the difference between dibble and dimble?

Dibble


Definition:

  • (v. i.) A pointed implement used to make holes in the ground in which no set out plants or to plant seeds.
  • (v. i.) To dib or dip frequently, as in angling.
  • (v. t.) To plant with a dibble; to make holes in (soil) with a dibble, for planting.
  • (v. t.) To make holes or indentations in, as if with a dibble.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Keith Dibble, the chair of the Labour First group, joined forces with supporters of Yvette Cooper to write a letter urging people intending to vote for Liz Kendall to assist with the effort to stop Corbyn.
  • (2) She'll tell the Dibble everything they need to know.
  • (3) When we meet at the trust's offices in the West End – where, thrillingly, you can also see a display of original figures from Trumpton , including Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub – he finds it hard to stop talking about all the marvellous television he has been watching.
  • (4) "Your (non) mention of Euston took me back to last night," writes Matt Dibble.

Dimble


Definition:

  • (n.) A bower; a dingle.

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