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- boaz/ˈbəʊ.æz/A proper noun, most commonly a masculine given name and a biblical surname.nounC2 (Very low frequency / proper noun specialist knowledge)
- bob/bɒb/A short, quick up-and-down movement; a short haircut; a small, round object.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- bob skate/ˌbɒb ˈskeɪt/A type of short, non-racing speed skate designed for recreational ice skating, characterized by a short blade length and a blunt, rounded toe.nounLow
- bob veal/ˌbɒb ˈviːl/A specific type of veal from very young calves, typically slaughtered within a few days of birth.nounVery Low
- bob wire/ˌbɑːbd ˈwaɪə/A type of fencing wire with sharp points or barbs at regular intervals, used to enclose property or mark boundaries.nounLow (Regional/Historical Variant)
- boba/ˈbəʊ.bə/A cold tea-based drink originating from Taiwan, typically containing chewy tapioca pearls.nounC2
- bobadilla/ˌbəʊbəˈdiː(j)ə/A surname of Spanish origin; not an established English word with a core lexical meaning.nounExtremely Rare
- bobbejaan/ˌbɒbɪˈjɑːn/A baboon, specifically of the species native to Southern Africa. Also used to refer to the Chacma baboon (Papio ursinus).nounVery Low (outside South Africa); Low (within South African English contexts)
- bobber/ˈbɒb.ə/A fishing float, typically a small, buoyant sphere, attached to a line to indicate a bite.nounB2
- bobbery/ˈbɒb(ə)ri/a noisy commotion, uproar, or disturbance.adjectivenounRare
- bobbin/ˈbɒb.ɪn/A small cylinder or spindle on which thread, yarn, or wire is wound, especially for use in sewing machines, weaving, or lace‑making.nounC1‑C2
- bobbin and fly frame/ˈbɒb.ɪn ən flaɪ freɪm/A historical textile spinning machine that simultaneously spins thread and winds it onto bobbins.nounVery Low
- bobbin and joan/ˌbɒbɪn ən ˈdʒəʊn/A phrase referring to a harmonious elderly married couple, typically representing contented domesticity in old age.nounLow
- bobbin lace/ˈbɒbɪn leɪs/A type of delicate fabric made by twisting and braiding threads wound on bobbins.nounC2
- bobbin turning/ˈbɒb.ɪn ˈtɜː.nɪŋ/A traditional woodturning craft involving the creation of cylindrical wooden components (bobbins) used historically in textile manufacturing.nounVery low
- bobbinet/ˌbɒb.ɪˈnet/A machine-made, hexagonal-mesh net fabric, often used in veils, dresses, and as a base for lace.nounC2
- bobbing/ˈbɒb.ɪŋ/The action of moving up and down repeatedly, typically on water or with short, quick motions.nounB2
- bobble/ˈbɒb.əl/A small, soft, ball-shaped decoration or a minor mistake in performance, especially in sports.nounverbverb-transitiveB2
- bobble hat/ˈbɒb.əl ˌhæt/A knitted woollen hat with a small woollen ball (a bobble) on top.nounB1
- bobblehead/ˈbɒb.əl.hed/A collectible figurine with an oversized head mounted on a spring, causing it to wobble or bobble.nounLow-frequency; specific to hobbyist/collector and informal metaphorical contexts.
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