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Definition of Bobber
1. Noun. A small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line.
Group relationships: Fishing Gear, Fishing Rig, Fishing Tackle, Rig, Tackle
Generic synonyms: Float
Derivative terms: Bob
Definition of Bobber
1. n. One who, or that which, bobs.
Definition of Bobber
1. Noun. (context: fishing) A buoyant device (frequently made of cork) attached to a line so as to suspend the end of the line with the hook (and bait or lure) above the bottom. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bobber
1. one that bobs [n -S] - See also: bobs
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bobber
Literary usage of Bobber
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Palmer's Index to "The Times" NewspaperTimes (London, England) (1873)
"Lynching of the Murderer, 20 m 10 a Murder of Two Men by a bobber and Murderers
in New York, 15 i« 5 d Nantucket, Failure of the Whole Trade in, ..."
2. The Boy Pioneers, Sons of Daniel Boone by Daniel Carter Beard (1909)
"CHAPTER XVII SHACK RACKS, bobber SHELVES, AND OTHER WRINKLES SOME Forts may be
near good fishing waters, and there should then be a place for keeping the ..."
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