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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GRIBBLE

Perhaps related to grub.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GRIBBLE

gribble  [ˈɡrɪbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRIBBLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gribble is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRIBBLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

gribble

Gribble

A gribble is any of about 56 species of marine isopod from the family Limnoriidae. They are mostly pale white and small crustaceans, although Limnoria stephenseni from subantarctic waters can reach 10 mm.

Definition of gribble in the English dictionary

The definition of gribble in the dictionary is any small marine isopod crustacean of the genus Limnoria, which bores into and damages wharves and other submerged wooden structures.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRIBBLE


able
ˈeɪbəl
bescribble
bɪˈskrɪbəl
cable
ˈkeɪbəl
cribble
ˈkrɪbəl
dribble
ˈdrɪbəl
enable
ɪnˈeɪbəl
flexible
ˈflɛksɪbəl
fribble
ˈfrɪbəl
label
ˈleɪbəl
possible
ˈpɒsɪbəl
referrible
rɪˈfɛrɪbəl
Ribble
ˈrɪbəl
scribble
ˈskrɪbəl
stable
ˈsteɪbəl
table
ˈteɪbəl
thurible
ˈθjʊərɪbəl
transferrible
trænsˈfɜːrɪbəl
tribble
ˈtrɪbəl
unable
ʌnˈeɪbəl
visible
ˈvɪzɪbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRIBBLE

grice
gricer
gricing
grid
grid bias
grid declination
grid map
grid networking
grid reference
grid road
grid variation
gridded
gridder
griddle
griddlebread
griddlecake
griddled
gride
gridelin

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRIBBLE

babble
bibble
bobble
bubble
cobble
dibble
drabble
gobble
hobble
Hubble
kibble
nibble
nubble
pebble
quibble
rubble
scrabble
stubble
wibble
wobble

Synonyms and antonyms of gribble in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gribble» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRIBBLE

Find out the translation of gribble to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gribble from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gribble» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

吃木虫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gribble
570 millions of speakers

English

gribble
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Gribble
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

gribble
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Gribble
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gribble
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

gribble
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gribble
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bergurau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gribble
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グリブル
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

gribble
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngguyu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Gribble
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

gribble
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कर्कश आवाज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Gribble
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Gribble
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Gribble
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Gribble
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Gribble
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Gribble
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Gribble
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Gribble
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Gribble
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gribble

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRIBBLE»

The term «gribble» is regularly used and occupies the 92.736 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRIBBLE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «gribble» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «gribble» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gribble

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRIBBLE»

Discover the use of gribble in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gribble and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dixon and Amburn Family History: With Allied Family Sketches ...
Thomas Gribble was speculated to have been one of four brothers who migrated to America from Cornwall, England in the early 1700s. A number of Gribbles were known to have previously settled in the area of Devon County, England in the ...
Shelia Steele Hunt, 2000
2
In a Class of Your Own: Managing Challenging Behaviour
A guide designed to help teachers improve their behavior management skills emphasizes maintaining a positive approach at all times.
Bill Gribble, 2006
3
Geology for Civil Engineers, Second Edition
This seasoned textbook introduces geology for civil engineering students.
C. Gribble, A. McLean, 2003
4
Naturally Occurring Organohalogen Compounds - A ...
Since the last comprehensive review in 1996, there have been discovered an additional 2,500 organochlorine, organobromine, and other organohalogen compounds.
Gordon W. Gribble, 2009
5
The Parables of Jesus: Applications for Contemporary Life, ...
The parable is the most well-known literary form presented in the Gospels -- and pastors are preaching on these texts more frequently than ever.
Richard Gribble, 2000
6
Optical Mineralogy: Principles And Practice
The book features many diagrams, summary tables, and four pages of color illustrations, making it an ideal textbook as well as an authoritative reference.
Colin D Gribble, 2003
7
Genealogy of Some Early Families in Grant and Pleasant ...
Family Bible of Henry Harrison Gribble, stereotyped for the American Bible Society by D. & G. Bruce, New York, 1829, and now owned by a grand daughter Mrs. Effie Smith, Pisgah, West Virginia. Henry Harrison Gribble was born Aprile the ...
Edward Thorp King, 1933
8
Alcibiades and Athens: A Study in Literary Presentation
It is not the aim of this book to add to the extensive literature on Alcibiades' life and career.
David Gribble, 1999
9
Real Education: Varieties of Freedom
"Real Education describes schools in Britain, Ecuador, India, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland and the U.S.A. Students vary from the children of carefully selected fee-paying parents to educational rejects and children of families in ...
David Gribble, 1998
10
History of the Book in Australia Volume 3: Paper Empires ...
DIANA GRIBBLE Hilary McPhee and I founded McPhee Gribble Pub— lishers in 1975. We established the business during the first year by providing editorial and packaging services to William Heinemann and the University of Queensland ...
Craig Munro And Robyn Sheahan-Bright, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRIBBLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gribble is used in the context of the following news items.
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Martin Piller wins Web.com Tour's Boise Open
... a 68 to finish second. Cody Gribble and Jin Park tied for third at 21 under. Gribble had a 62, the best round of the day, and Park shot a 67. «Boston Herald, Jul 15»
2
Livestock 2015: Brown Swiss scoops dairy title at National Show
“I saw this heifer over there 12 months ago and convinced the Griffins to bring her here,” explained Mr Gribble. “But as they have no TB on the ... «FarmersWeekly, Jul 15»
3
8th Multihull Solutions Regatta 2015 Victory for Hurricane, Twin …
With four wins on the board, John Newnham's Twin Sharks skippered by Brent Gribble had all but wrapped up the Firefly 850 Sports title and ... «BYM News, Jul 15»
4
Web.com-Boise Open Scores
Cody Gribble, $46,400, 67-66-68-62—263, -21. Jin Park, $46,400, 69-63-64-67—263, -21. Michael Arnaud, $30,400, 66-66-66-67—265, -19. «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
5
Avery County Land Transfers 7.08.15
Buyer: Ronald M. and Cheryl Lynn Gribble. Seller: Charles T. Vizzini Jr. and Patricia A. Detwiler. Excise tax: $220. Page 1654 of Book 492. «Avery Journal Times, Jul 15»
6
VFL: Cat Daniel Menzel to return after two years on sidelines
... Adams indefinitely and Ed Vickers-Nielson for the season, along with talented VFL players Tom Gribble, Jake Sharp and Aaron Christensen. «The Age, Jul 15»
7
Unpaid internships 'should be banned to build diversity in publishing'
Chris Gribble, chief executive of Writers' Centre Norwich, said that “you don't get change unless you initiate change, and unless we start to hear ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
Kettering man loses bid to bring Sri Lankan parents to UK
... no reason to change the Home Office's previous decision and advised tribunal chairman Jean Gribble to reject Mr Sivasubramani's appeal. «Northamptonshire Telegraph, Jul 15»
9
Verdice Duff
He was employed at JC Bradford in Nashville before beginning his teaching career at Gribble School in McMinnville, where he taught for two ... «Oakridger, Jul 15»
10
Holiday Inn Express® Brand Hires Actor/Comedian Rob Riggle As …
Jennifer Gribble, Vice President, Holiday Inn Express® Brand, Americas, IHG commented: "Guests have told us that breakfast is one of the most ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Gribble [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/gribble>. May 2024 ».
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