present participle of dib

(computing) Abbreviation of device-independent bitmap. / (astronomy, spectroscopy) Abbreviation of diffuse interstellar band.

simple past tense and past participle of dib

To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed / To move in a rapid, cautious manner; especially, with movement like a mouse or rat.

A dibber (gardening tool) / One of the small bones in the knee joints of sheep uniting the bones above and below the joints.

(Scouting) Alternative form of dyb

(informal) Used to claim this right

(dated) A sweet preparation or treacle of grape juice, much used in the East.

plural of dib / (obsolete) A child's game, played with dib bones or stones, throwing them up from one's palm and catching them on the back of the hand.

(informal) To claim a temporary right to (something); to reserve.