English Explanatory Dictionary

nobble

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To injure or obstruct intentionally.
  2. To gain influence over by corrupt means or intimidation.
  3. To steal.
  4. To tamper with (typically a racehorse or greyhound) in order to prevent it from winning a race.
noun
  1. A deliberate act of injury or obstruction.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɒbl̩/ en-au-nobble.ogg

Word forms

nobble nobbles nobbling nobbled

Synonyms

hobble hamper hinder impede embarrass disable cooper

Derived words

nobbler
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