plural bibs
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: a cloth or plastic shield tied under the chin to protect the clothes
2
: the part of an apron or of overalls extending above the waist
3
: a patch of differently colored feathers or fur immediately below the bill or chin of a bird or mammal
4
: a piece of cloth, paper, or plastic with an identifying number that is worn by a participant in a race or contest
a race bib
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Bible
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biblical
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Verb
the old professor has been known to bib on occasion
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Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023
Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Stewart’s look was topped off with a triangle bib necklace comprised of pearls and diamonds — which paired well with her pearl earrings and diamond rings.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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Verb
So bib up, chow down, and let your inner glutton romp.
—Rand Richards Cooper, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2023
Noun
The Stokke high chair comes in so many great colors and is a mainstay in every stylish kitchen—and don’t forget silicone bibs in complementary color schemes!
—Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Stewart’s look was topped off with a triangle bib necklace comprised of pearls and diamonds — which paired well with her pearl earrings and diamond rings.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Bib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bib. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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