dibble

/ˈdɪbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to mark or sow seeds in (the ground) with a pointed tool, typically a dibble.

“He dibbled the seeds into the soil and watered them carefully.”

2. noun

a small pointed tool for making holes in the ground for seeds or other small objects.

“She used a dibble to plant the flower seeds in the garden.”

3. verb

to dig or poke (something) gently with a small pointed tool.

“He tried to dibble the earthworm out of the garden, but it was too fast.”

Synonyms

  • plant
  • poke
  • sow

Antonyms

  • destroy
  • uproot