plural gobies also goby
Definition of goby
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of numerous spiny-finned fishes (family Gobiidae) that usually have the pelvic fins united to form a ventral sucking disk
go by
verb
went by; gone by; going by; goes by
Definition of go by (Entry 2 of 2)
: pass sense 3b
as time goes by
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The first known use of goby was in 1508
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