bob wire
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bob wire
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; by folk etymology
Example Sentences
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So I want you to take an order for some posts and bob wire and steeples.
From The Flying U's Last Stand by Bower, B. M.
You wasn't crazy about workin' with bob wire then, I noticed.
From The Flying U's Last Stand by Bower, B. M.
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