bobbing

American

[bob-ing] / ˈbɒb ɪŋ /

noun

Radar.

the effect on a radarscope of the fluctuation of a radar echo because of alternating interference and reinforcement of the reflected waves.

Etymology

Origin of bobbing

bob ¹ + -ing ¹

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bobbing

He says his son should attack Garcia using suffocating, bobbing aggression - the kind that Nigel used to blow out Iran Barkley in 1990.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

Scott said, such as head bobbing, swaying and pacing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026

Wearing black Swig shirts, the crew swiftly mixed drinks with bobbing limes and swirling cream.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026

In September 2023, she held a news conference dressed as Monroe — bright red lipstick, bobbing blond hair — urging the City Council to declare it a landmark.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026

His tree was bobbing about less, floating more smoothly.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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