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kibble

[ kib-uhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, kib·bled, kib·bling.

to grind or divide into particles or pellets, as coarse-ground meal or prepared dry dog food.

noun

grains or pellets resulting from a kibbling process.

kibble

[ kib-uhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, British.

an iron bucket used in mines for hoisting ore.

kibble

/ ˈkɪbəl /

noun

a bucket used in wells or in mining for hoisting

kibble

/ ˈkɪbəl /

verb

tr to grind into small pieces

noun

ground meal formed into pellets and used as pet food

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kibble¹

First recorded in 1780–90; origin uncertain

Origin of kibble²

First recorded in 1665–75, kibble is from the German word Kübel pail, vat

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Word History and Origins

Origin of kibble¹

C17: from German Kübel; related to Old English cyfel, ultimately from Medieval Latin cuppa cup

Origin of kibble²

C18: of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

UNDERWOOD: Clairhuhhh, if this goes like I think it will, those cats will have more kibble than they know what to do with.

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Almost at the same moment the kibble appeared flying upwards.

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Mr Kibble had staggered up, with his lower jaw dropped, catching Potterson by the shoulder, and pointing to the half-door.

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Could not I run down to Grasmere for a week, with Kibble to take care of me, and see dear grandmother?

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Besides, Lady Maulevrier objected before to the idea of your travelling alone with Kibble.

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Kibble, the faithful Grasmere girl, sat by the divan, fanning the sufferer with a large Japanese fan.

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kiawe kibbutz

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