bobble
[ bob-uh l ]
/ ˈbɒb əl /
noun
a repeated, jerky movement; bob.
a momentary fumbling or juggling of a batted or thrown baseball.
an error; mistake.
a small ball of fabric usually used decoratively, as in a fringe or other trimming: a sweater with a line of bobbles up the sleeves.
verb (used with object), bob·bled, bob·bling.
to juggle or fumble (a batted or thrown baseball) momentarily, usually resulting in an error.
Nearby words
bobbin and joan, bobbin lace, bobbin turning, bobbinet, bobbing, bobble, bobble hat, bobblehead, bobbsey twins, bobby, bobby calf
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bobble
/ (ˈbɒbəl) /
noun
a short jerky motion, as of a cork floating on disturbed water; bobbing movement
a tufted ball, usually for ornament, as on a knitted hat
any small dangling ball or bundle
verb
(intr) sport (of a ball) to bounce with a rapid erratic motion due to an uneven playing surface
US informal to handle (something) ineptly; muff; bunglehe bobbled the ball and lost the game
Word Origin for bobble
C19: from bob 1 (vb)
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