Verb
The catcher bobbled the ball.
the first baseman bobbled the catch, so the runner was safe Noun
a bobble that cost them the game
The curtains have a series of bobbles along the edge.
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The ball bobbled off O’Neil’s hands and into the arms of Jalen Watts-Jackson, who raced up the field and barely reached the end zone as time expired.—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024 The ball was bobbled before Addison hauled it in, one-handed, while still diving.—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Wednesday, the Padres started off with consecutive singles — the second aided by a bobble at first base — before a slider caught too much of the plate.—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024 After just 10 washes, the detergent restores colors, removes bobbles, and smooths fibers, extending the lifespan of your clothes and reducing the need for new purchases—an essential aspect of sustainable fashion.—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bobble
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