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Dobson

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Noun — The large aquatic larva of the dobsonfly, often used by anglers as fishing bait.

How to use Dobson

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dobson bait catch a dobson

Etymology

From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert + -son.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Dobson” mean?

The word “Dobson” means the large aquatic larva of the dobsonfly, often used by anglers as fishing bait. In plain terms, a big, fierce-looking underwater insect larva that fishermen prize as live bait.

How do you pronounce “Dobson”?

“Dobson” is pronounced DOB-suhn (/ˈdɑb.sən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dobson” in a sentence?

Here is “Dobson” used in a sentence: “He dug through the riverbed rocks looking for dobsons to use as bait.”

What part of speech is “Dobson”?

“Dobson” is a noun.

Is “Dobson” a common word?

“Dobson” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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