gobán — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
gobán is used for these senses in English:
- gag A device to restrain speech, such as a rag in the mouth secured with tape or a rubber ball threaded onto a cord or strap.
- jack of all trades (idiomatic) One competent in many endeavours, sometimes regarded as not excelling in any of them. [from early 17th c.]
- pacifier (North America) A rubber or plastic device imitating a nipple that goes into a baby’s mouth, used to calm and quiet the baby. [from 20th c.]
gag — full definition
- noun Something placed in or over the mouth to prevent someone from speaking or crying out.
- noun A joke, prank, or funny bit written for comic effect.
- noun A rule or order that prevents public discussion of something.
- verb To retch or feel the urge to vomit.
- verb To prevent someone from speaking, literally or figuratively.
pacifier — full definition
- noun A small rubber or plastic nipple-shaped object given to a baby to suck on for comfort.
- noun Someone or something that calms or soothes.