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Definition of Gribble

1. n. A small marine isopod crustacean (Limnoria lignorum or L. terebrans), which burrows into and rapidly destroys submerged timber, such as the piles of wharves, both in Europe and America.

Definition of Gribble

1. Noun. Any of various wood-boring marine crustaceans of the genus ''Limnoria'', especially ''Limnoria lignorum'', which cause damage to underwater wooden structures ¹

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Definition of Gribble

1. a marine isopod [n -S]

Medical Definition of Gribble

1. A small marine isopod crustacean (Limnoria lignorum or L. Terebrans), which burrows into and rapidly destroys submerged timber, such as the piles of wharves, both in Europe and America. Origin: Cf. Prov. E. Grib to bite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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