noun
darby
noun
1
A long-handled tool used to smooth and level a freshly poured concrete surface before it sets.
"The crew ran a darby over the slab to knock down the high spots."
Word Forms
darbies plural
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly linked to the English town of Derby.