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bob wire

American  

noun

  1. barbed wire.

Etymology

Origin of bob wire

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; by folk etymology

Example Sentences

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You wasn't crazy about workin' with bob wire then, I noticed.

From The Flying U's Last Stand by Bower, B. M.

So I want you to take an order for some posts and bob wire and steeples.

From The Flying U's Last Stand by Bower, B. M.

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