bobber
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bob·ber 1
(bŏb′ər)n.
1. A buoyant object used to suspend a fishing line.
2. One who fishes with such an object.
[From bob.]
bob·ber 2
(bŏb′ər)n.
One who reshapes or trims something, especially hair.
[From bob.]
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bobber
(ˈbɒbə)n
(Angling) a small float, traditionally made of cork, used in angling
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bob•ber
(ˈbɒb ər)n.
1. one that bobs.
2. a fishing bob.
[1830–40]
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bobber
- A person who rides a bobsled or bobsleigh (meaning "short sled").See also related terms for sled.
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Noun | 1. | bobber - a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line float - something that floats on the surface of water |
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