thribble

1 of 2

adjective

thrib·​ble

ˈthribəl

dialectal

: triple

thribble

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: a unit of pipe for drilling oil consisting of three lengths coupled together compare fourble

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

three entry 1 + -ble (as in double)

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