gribble
/grib-uhl/US // ˈgrɪb əl //UK // (ˈɡrɪbəl) //
砾石,砾岩,砾石的,砾质
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a small, marine isopod crustacean of the genus Limnoria that destroys submerged timber by boring into it.
Examples
When the new engine was put in, Gribble said, ‘Why, these little things will never get steam enough;’ everybody said so.
Lewis Gribble, son of John, the old wagoner and tavern keeper.
Mrs. J. Gribble junior was also hard at work on silk and gingham.
Gribble junior did not think so; he positively glowed with delight.
Gribble junior was not the only one who joined in the applause with spirit.
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