bobber

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Definition of bobber in English English dictionary

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

One who, or that which, bobs

{i} something that moves up and down, something that nods; fishing lure

a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line

Hyphenation

bob·ber

Turkish pronunciation

bäbır

Synonyms

cork, float

Pronunciation

/ˈbäbər/ /ˈbɑːbɜr/

Etymology

[ 'bä-b&r ] (noun.) 1593. From the verb to bob + -er