Synonyms for gribble
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any of various wood-boring marine crustaceans of the genus Limnoria, especially Limnoria lignorum, which cause damage to underwater wooden structures.
Forms
- Plural
- gribbles → scraps, scratchings…
Example sentences
- scrap I wrote down his phone number on a scrap of paper.
- scratching The sociologist has a habit of scratching his back.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gribble | falling | |
| scrap | falling | |
| scratching | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- scrap1
- 10 letters
- scratching2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (scratching2 = 2 syllables).