noun
Uncommon
Dobson
DOB-suhn
Dobson (noun) means the large aquatic larva of the dobsonfly, often used by anglers as fishing bait. Example: “He dug through the riverbed rocks looking for dobsons to use as bait.”
noun
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The large aquatic larva of the dobsonfly, often used by anglers as fishing bait.
"He dug through the riverbed rocks looking for dobsons to use as bait."
How to use Dobson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big, fierce-looking underwater insect larva that fishermen prize as live bait.
Common pairings
dobson bait
catch a dobson
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Word forms
- Plural
- dobsons
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Etymology
From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert + -son.
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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.
