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ˈsnibble, n. Mining.
[Of obscure origin: cf. snib n.3]
(See quot.)
1883Gresley Gloss. Coal-m. 229 Snibble, see Locker [a short iron or wooden bar for scotching tram wheels on inclined roads].
Hence ˈsnibble v. trans., to scotch.
1880J. Nicol Poems & Songs 79 Away they go, Though snibbled wheels may slip. |