"bobfly" meaning in All languages combined

See bobfly on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: bobflies [plural]
Etymology: From bob + fly. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bob|fly}} bob + fly Head templates: {{en-noun}} bobfly (plural bobflies)
  1. (fishing) The fly at the end of the leader. Categories (topical): Fishing
    Sense id: en-bobfly-en-noun-jhGoKIHs Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

Inflected forms

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