Definitions

1. noun

A surname of English origin.

“The Dobson family has been living in the area for generations.”

2. noun

A type of bellows used in glassblowing.

“The glass artist used a Dobson to inflate the molten glass.”

3. noun

A device used in the manufacture of optical glass, especially to remove bubbles and imperfections.

“The manufacturer used a Dobson to clean the optical glass before cutting it.”

4. noun

A device used in the manufacture of optical glass, especially to remove bubbles and imperfections. (Obs.)

“The old Dobson was used in the production of optical glass before the invention of the float glass process.”

5. noun

An optical glass process.

“The new Dobson process has improved the quality of optical glass.”

6. proper noun

A surname of English origin, also a device used in the manufacture of optical glass.

“John Dobson is a famous glass artist who invented the Dobson bellows.”