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 ˈsnibblev. trans., to scotch. 1880J. Nicol Poems & Songs 79 Away they go, Though snibbled wheels may slip.