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Noun
1

A dibber (gardening tool)

2

Abbreviation of device-independent bitmap.

In plain English: A DIB is a type of computer image file format that isn't affected by the screen resolution or display settings.

"The graphics team needed to convert the image to a dib format for broader compatibility."

Usage: Dib (noun) refers specifically to a computer graphics file format, a Device Independent Bitmap, that is resolution-independent. Use it when discussing older Windows graphics technologies or specific image formats related to them.

Verb
1

To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed

2

Alternative form of dyb

In plain English: Dib" means to dig or excavate something."

"He watched the water dib into the sand as the tide receded."

Usage: This archaic term means to dip something, often into liquid; think of dibbing a biscuit in tea or dibbing a quill in ink. It's rarely used today and sounds quite old-fashioned.

Proper Noun
1

A surname​.

Example Sentences
"The graphics team needed to convert the image to a dib format for broader compatibility." noun
"He watched the water dib into the sand as the tide receded." verb
"She dibbed her spot in front of the fire to keep warm." verb
"The children dibbed their territory on the sand before building castles." verb
"He quickly dibbed a patch of grass for his new garden plot." verb
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