What is "dibber"

Dibber \Dib"ber\, n. A dibble.
--Halliwell.

n. 1 a tool with a handle on one end and a point on the other, used in the garden to poke holes in preparation for planting seeds, bulbs, etc. Also known as a dibble or dib. 2 one who dibs.

n. a wooden hand tool with a pointed end; used to make holes in the ground for planting seeds or bulbs [syn: dibble]

A dibber or dibble or dibbler is a pointed wooden stick for making holes in the ground so that seeds, seedlings or small bulbs can be planted. Dibbers come in a variety of designs including the straight dibber, T-handled dibber, trowel dibber, and L-shaped dibber. In some countries (such as New Zealand) the term is also often used to refer to a mattock.