Ob

[ awb, ob; Russian awp ]

/ ɔb, ɒb; Russian ɔp /

noun

a river in the W Russian Federation in Asia, flowing NW to the Gulf of Ob. 2500 miles (4025 km) long.

Gulf of, an inlet of the Arctic Ocean. About 500 miles (800 km) long.

obs.

or Obs.

observation.

observatory.

obsolete.

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Examples from the Web for obs

It is equally economical and convenient for making extempore broths enumerated in the Obs.
The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual|William Kitchiner
I am inclined to bring in here, as a derivative form of cal, and perhaps corresponding with the Obs.
The River-Names of Europe|Robert Ferguson
Meanwhile, I'll nacherally string along with these obs'quies, so's to be ready to talk turkey to you when you're through.'
Faro Nell and Her Friends|Alfred Henry Lewis
Our apology for not giving such receipts will be found in Obs.
The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual|William Kitchiner

We have attempted to account for this in the last paragraph of Obs.
The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual|William Kitchiner

British Dictionary definitions for obs

obs

abbreviation for

obsolete

Ob

/ (Russian ɔpj) /

noun

a river in N central Russia, formed at Bisk by the confluence of the Biya and Katun Rivers and flowing generally north to the Gulf of Ob (an inlet of the Arctic Ocean): one of the largest rivers in the world, with a drainage basin of about 2 930 000 sq km (1 131 000 sq miles). Length: 3682 km (2287 miles)

OB

abbreviation for British

Old Boy

outside broadcast

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Medicine definitions for obs

OBS

abbr.

organic brain syndrome

OB

abbr.

obstetrics