WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
kir•by  (kûr′bē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -bies. [Angling.]
  1. Sporta fishhook having an even bend. Also called kir′by hook′. 
  • after the proper name 1795–1805

Kir•by  (kûr′bē),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a male given name.

'kirby' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
kirby grip - Kirby-Smith - smith

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