noun
Meaning 1
One who takes part in apple bobbing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
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Standard Lemma guide
bobber
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rhymes with -ɒbə(ɹ)
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CMU ARPABET: B AA1 B ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A buoyant device (frequently made of cork or hollow plastic) attached to a line so as to suspend the end of the line with the hook (and bait or lure) above the bottom.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dobber, cork, float
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
A style of custom motorcycle with stripped-down bodywork and a shortened (or "bobbed") rear fender.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
A person who rides a bobsleigh; a bobsleigher.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 5
One who has a bob hairstyle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 6
a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bob, cork, bobfloat
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: float
History
Etymology
From the verb, bob + -er.