bibb

[ bib ]

noun

1. Nautical. any of several brackets or timbers bolted to the hounds of a mast to give additional support to the trestletrees.
2. Plumbing. bibcock.

bibb

/ bɪb /

noun

1. nautical a wooden support on a mast for the trestletrees

Word History and Origins

Origin of bibb¹

First recorded in 1770–80; respelling of bib

Word History and Origins

Origin of bibb¹

C18: variant of bib

Example Sentences

"Medical assistants are in very close contact with patients for most of the day. They have a lot of responsibility and experience a lot of stress," says Julia Raecke from BIBB, who is doing her doctorate at MLU.

From Science Daily

The biggest piece of “White Lotus” news to land in months came Friday: HBO announced that Parker Posey, Jason Isaacs, Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Tayme Thapthimthong and Michelle Monaghan would join the cast of Season 3.

From Los Angeles Times

The state agency is reviewing the shooting and will turn its findings over to the Bibb County district attorney.

From Seattle Times

The police in Woodstock, Ala., southwest of Birmingham, responded to a call after midnight on Sunday at a home in Bibb County, where they found that Mr. Goodson had barricaded himself inside, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said.

From New York Times

“My heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of the hard working law enforcement officers from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office and from all of our partner agencies who worked tirelessly to bring these four fugitives back into custody.”

From Seattle Times

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