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bobble
[bob-uhl]
noun
a repeated, jerky movement; bob.
a momentary fumbling or juggling of a batted or thrown baseball.
an error; mistake.
a small ball of fabric usually used decoratively, as in a fringe or other trimming.
a sweater with a line of bobbles up the sleeves.
verb (used with object)
to juggle or fumble (a batted or thrown baseball) momentarily, usually resulting in an error.
bobble
/ ˈɒə /
noun
a short jerky motion, as of a cork floating on disturbed water; bobbing movement
a tufted ball, usually for ornament, as on a knitted hat
any small dangling ball or bundle
verb
(intr) sport (of a ball) to bounce with a rapid erratic motion due to an uneven playing surface
informalto handle (something) ineptly; muff; bungle
he bobbled the ball and lost the game
Word History and Origins
Origin of bobble1
Word History and Origins
Origin of bobble1
Example Sentences
After controlling a bobbling pass and setting himself up in one touch, the 21-year-old rifled a hip-height volley on the swivel past Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon at full stretch.
In the third inning, Betts hit a ground ball to A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson, who bobbled the ball to allow Betts to reach first and Chris Taylor to score from third.
The video showed Draper had got his racquet head to the ball, with the frame causing the ball to bobble awkwardly and draw the error out of Moutet's forehand in response.
If one fielder bobbles a grounder or makes an errant throw, they all have to start over again.
At the full-time whistle, there were a smattering of boos from home supporters at Etihad Stadium and a despondent Haaland ripped off his hair bobble and shirt before heading straight down the tunnel.
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