dobbin

noun

Definition of dobbinnext
as in cob

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  1. cob
  2. steed
  3. skate
  4. jade
  5. mare
  6. nag
  7. colt
  8. pony
Noun
  • How To Serve Boiled Corn on the Cob Corn on the cob purists will just add a little salt and butter and call it a day.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 13 June 2024
  • Cut kernels from cobs, keeping ribs of kernels intact as much as possible to yield about 2 cups.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of cob
Noun
  • That hard business decision leads to a call with Travis Wheatley (played by series creator Taylor Sheridan), who's overseeing the ranch's show steeds in Texas.
    EW.com, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • There were Toyota Tacoma ads that positioned the truck as a trusty steed for serious adventurers.
    Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of steed
Noun
  • Last year, an ancient, still-active volcano was found off the Canadian coast, covered in millions of giant eggs laid by Pacific white skates (a hauntingly beautiful cartilaginous fish that looks like a stingray).
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • David Pastrnak took part in the Bruins’ morning skate in Winnipeg on Tuesday and coach Joe Sacco confirmed that the tam’s leading point man will be in the lineup when the B’s take on the Jets at 8 pm.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of skate
Noun
  • Black jade in particular was selected due to its low impact.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
  • This cooling jade roller is the number one facial roller at Amazon.
    Cai Cramer, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of jade
Noun
  • At a horse show named for diamonds, local resident Keara Holland and her American Saddlebred mare Uncommon Jewel were almost destined to come out on top.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2024
  • She was scheduled to have a showdown with Idiomatic, but last year’s champion mare suffered an injury and was retired.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of mare
Noun
  • Microsoft is now helping drive PC sales, interrupting users with nags to upgrade their systems before Windows 10 support expires.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • But the low point is its treatment of its female characters, who are painted as irritating, know-it-all nags who just get in the way of a good time.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of nag
Noun
  • In other news: Horse racing: After a three-year suspension, Bob Baffert was victorious in his return to Churchill Downs on Wednesday with his colt, Barnes.
    Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The beautiful horses are the main attraction at the Breeders’ Cup, from the Future Stars Friday as juveniles, to the fantastic fillies, magnificent mares and classic colts that produce a lifetime of enjoyment for their connections and fans.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of colt
Noun
  • Currently, guests can save up to 30% on longer stays of two nights or more, with additional long-stay perks including a complimentary golf clinic, a complimentary yoga session, and access to tennis, squash, and pickleball court, the children's village, and the pony park.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
  • An ardent fan of horses, Von der Leyen had a pony that was killed by a wolf two years ago.
    Raf Casert, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of pony
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