bobble

bob·ble | \ ˈbä-bəl

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bobbled; bobbling\ ˈbä-b(ə-)liŋ

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Definition of bobble

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : bob entry 1

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Definition of bobble (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a repeated bobbing movement

2 : a small ball of fabric especially : one in a series used on an edging

3 : error, mistake especially : a mishandling of the ball in baseball or football

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Examples of bobble in a Sentence

Verb The catcher bobbled the ball. the first baseman bobbled the catch, so the runner was safe Noun a bobble that cost them the game The curtains have a series of bobbles along the edge.

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Red, white and green balloons bobbled in the breeze outside the restaurant while a mariachi band played indoors. — Daily Pilot, "Hispanic Heritage Month is cause to celebrate in Costa Mesa," 19 Sep. 2019 Jauan Jennings, the team’s top receiver, bobbled a would-be touchdown in the end zone that resulted in an interception. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "No. 9 Florida routs Tennessee 34-3, extends series dominance," 21 Sep. 2019 After rookie defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting made his first career interception on a pass bobbled by Alvin Kamara in the first quarter, Winston effectively skirted pressure by climbing the pocket and hit Godwin for a 26-yard TD and a 7-3 lead. — BostonGlobe.com, "Buccaneers vs. Saints highlights | Week 5," 7 Oct. 2019 After rookie defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting made his first career interception on a pass bobbled by Alvin Kamara in the first quarter, Winston effectively skirted pressure by climbing the pocket and hit Godwin for a 26-yard TD and a 7-3 lead. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Bridgewater’s breakout lifts Saints past Bucs 31-24," 6 Oct. 2019 The Reds then dealt a hammer blow through the boot of Georginio Wijnaldum; the Dutchman's bobbling effort squirming through the palms of Henderson, who somewhat redeemed himself with a fine save to deny Mo Salah late on. — SI.com, "Sheffield United 0-1 Liverpool: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Goalkeeping Howler Hands Reds Victory," 28 Sep. 2019 The snap was bobbled by punter Jack Brooks with Frankie Onate attempting a swift kick before the ball fumbled backward into the hands of a Memphis defender and returned for the 2-point defensive conversion. — Evan Dudley, al, "Position-by-position breakdown for UAB’s matchup with South Alabama," 18 Sep. 2019 On a third-and-goal scramble from the 8-yard line, Tagovailoa bobbled the ball away and LSU recovered. — Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, "Instant analysis: Joe Burrow buries Alabama’s SEC title hopes," 10 Nov. 2019 Juan Soto bobbled the baseball in left field, allowing him third base. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, "Astros bounce back to take Game 3 against Nationals," 26 Oct. 2019 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun But then Pittsburgh fumbled, and the bobble was taken by Doug Dieken, enabling the Browns to move in for six points. — Rich Exner, cleveland, "The day Joe “Turkey” Jones upended Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw and what else happened in the game: Browns Flashback," 26 Nov. 2019 The conditions were also treacherous for punt returner Diontae Spencer, who had four fair catches in as many chances (one bobble). — Ryan O’halloran, The Denver Post, "Broncos Briefs: Wind results in “hardest kick” in Brandon McManus’ career," 24 Nov. 2019 WR Kendrick Bourne: Four catches for 42 yards and a touchdown, but had a bobble that led to an interception and another drop that ended a potential touchdown drive. — Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "49ers no longer perfect, fall to Seahawks 27-24 in overtime," 11 Nov. 2019 The different layers of the orchestra locked in seamlessly, with only a slight bobble in the brass during a particularly ethereal section of the fourth movement marring the quality of the performance. — Jessica Rudman, courant.com, "Review: Guest pianist Kevin Cole dazzles on a night of memorable melodies," 13 Oct. 2019 As for the turnovers, the first interception came off a Matt Breida bobble, the second on a pass Dante Pettis couldn’t snag, and the fumble on a botched snap at the Steelers 7. — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, "49ers 24, Steelers 20: Studs and duds from fourth-quarter comeback," 22 Sep. 2019 And that might have caused an unsettling front-end bobble at very high speeds that was not apparent when driving within the speed limit. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Audi TT 20th Anniversary Edition is a tribute to an icon," 17 Aug. 2019 Panik’s bobble allowed pitcher Zach Davies to score the game-tying run after Davies doubled to left field with one out in the fifth. — Kerry Crowley, The Mercury News, "Giants lose on walk-off double in game loaded with late twists and turns," 13 July 2019 His momentary bobble ensured Yelich would score to tie the game. — Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, "Giants overcome Will Smith’s first blown save, beat Brewers on Buster Posey’s grand slam," 12 July 2019

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11 Jan 2020

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“Bobble.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobble. Accessed 20 January 2020.

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More Definitions for bobble

bobble

verb

English Language Learners Definition of bobble

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to move up and down quickly or repeatedly

US : to handle (something, such as a ball) in a clumsy or awkward way : to fail to catch (something)

bobble

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bobble (Entry 2 of 2)

US : a mistake that occurs when a player fails to catch or handle the ball properly in baseball, football, etc.

chiefly British : a small ball of fabric that is used for decoration

See the full definition for bobble in the English Language Learners Dictionary

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