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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchwimmer
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Schwimmer
"Er beobachtete den Schwimmer genau, während er auf einen Biss wartete."
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2 senses- 1
A type of fishing float that bobs on the surface of the water to indicate a fish bite.
"He watched the bobber closely, waiting for it to dip below the water's surface." - 2
A motorcycle with a minimalist design, often featuring a shortened rear fender.
"He customized his bike into a bobber for a sleek, classic look."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bobber' originates from the verb 'bob', which means to move up and down, and is derived from Middle English 'bobben', likely influenced by the Old French 'bober'. The usage of 'bobber' in fishing contexts dates back to the early 20th century, referring to a float used to signal bites.
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flotteur
Transliteration: flotteur
"Il a observé le flotteur attentivement, attendant qu'il plonge sous la surface de l'eau."
Schwimmer
Transliteration: Schwimmer
"Er beobachtete den Schwimmer genau, während er auf einen Biss wartete."
galleggiante
Transliteration: galleggiante
"Ha guardato il galleggiante attentamente, aspettando che affondasse."
flotador
Transliteration: flotador
"Observó el flotador atentamente, esperando que se sumergiera."
boia
Transliteration: boia
"Ele observou a boia atentamente, esperando que afundasse."
फ्लोटर
Transliteration: phlotar
"उसने फ्लोटर को ध्यान से देखा, जब वह पानी की सतह के नीचे डूबने का इंतज़ार कर रहा था।"
浮标
Transliteration: fúbiāo
"他仔细观察着浮标，等待它沉入水面。"
부표
Transliteration: bupyo
"그는 부표를 주의 깊게 지켜보며 물속으로 가라앉기를 기다렸다."
浮き
Transliteration: uki
"彼は浮きを注意深く見守り、沈むのを待っていた。"
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