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BIB

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A napkin tied under the chin of a child while eating

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("bib" is a kind of...):

napkin; serviette; table napkin (a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Top part of an apron; covering the chest

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("bib" is a kind of...):

piece of cloth; piece of material (a separate part consisting of fabric)

Holonyms ("bib" is a part of...):

apron (a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Drink moderately but regularly

Example:

We tippled the cognac

Synonyms:

bib; tipple

Classified under:

Verbs of eating and drinking

Hypernyms (to "bib" is one way to...):

booze; drink; fuddle; hit the bottle (consume alcohol)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

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