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gobo


go·bo

noun \ˈgō-(ˌ)bō\
plural gobos also goboes

Definition of GOBO

1
: a dark strip (as of wallboard) to shield a motion-picture or television camera from light
2
: a device to shield a microphone from sound

Origin of GOBO

origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1930

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