kibble

A noun referring to coarsely ground grain formed into pellets, typically used as pet food, or an iron bucket employed for hoisting in wells or mining.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее крупно измельчённое зерно, сформированное в гранулы, обычно используемое в качестве корма для домашних животных, или железное ведро, используемое для подъёма в колодцах или при добыче полезных ископаемых.

1. Pet food pellets B1 formal

   Coarsely ground grain or other ingredients formed into small, dry pellets, typically used as food for pets like dogs and cats.

   • The dog eagerly ate his bowl of kibble.
   • Many pet owners prefer high-quality kibble for their cats.
   • She poured a fresh bag of kibble into the storage container.

   🇷🇺Сухой корм

   Synonyms: pet food

2. Mining bucket C2 formal british

   An iron bucket used for hoisting materials, such as ore or water, from wells or mines.

   • The miners used a sturdy kibble to haul ore to the surface.
   • Water was drawn from the well using a traditional iron kibble.
   • The old kibble was still hanging from the hoist in the abandoned mine.

   🇷🇺Бадья

   Synonyms: skip

• kibbles plural form
• kibbles' possessive plural form
• kibble's possessive singular form