n. An iron bucket used in wells or mines for hoisting water, ore, or refuse to the surface. [Perhaps from German Kübel, pail, from Middle High German kübel, from Old High German kubilo, probably of Romance origin and akin to regional Provençal (Hautes-Alpes) cubel, diminutive of Provençal cub, vat, from Latin cūpa; see CUPOLA.] |
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tr.v. kib·bled, kib·bling, kib·bles To crush or grind (grain, for example) coarsely. n. Pellets made of ground meal, meat, or other ingredients, used especially for pet food. [Origin unknown.] |
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