bobber

/ˈbɒbər/

Definitions

1. noun

A floating device, especially a buoyant object that marks a fishing line or lure below the water.

“The fisherman attached a bobber to the end of the line to indicate when the fish bit.”

2. verb

To float or bob on the surface of a liquid, especially water.

“The cork bobber floated gently across the pond’s surface.”

Synonyms

  • buoy
  • float

Antonyms

  • sink