Ob
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Definition of Ob - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geographymajor river in western Siberia flowing northward
  • The Ob is crucial for Siberian transport.
  • The Ob freezes over in winter.
  • Fishing on the Ob is popular.
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Origin of Ob

Russian, Ob (name of a river)

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geography
river in Asia flowing into the Ob River
urban place
city in central Russia on the Ob river

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  1. French:Ob, ...
  2. German:Ob, ...
  3. Italian:fiume Ob, ...
  4. Spanish:Ob, ...
  5. Portuguese:Ob, ...
  6. Chinese:鄂毕河, ...
  7. Japanese:オビ川, ...
  8. Arabic:نَهْر أوب, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹבּ, ...
  10. Russian:Обь, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Об, ...
  12. Hindi:ओब नदी, ...
ob
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Definition of ob - Reverso English Dictionary

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1.
prefixTECH.used to indicate opposition or contrastTECH.
  • In grammar class, we studied ob as a prefix showing opposition or contrast.
against anti counter
2.
biologyTECH.gene related to obesity researchTECH.
  • Scientists studied the ob to understand weight gain.
3.
historyRaresmall unit of currency used in the pastRare
  • He paid an ob for the loaf of bread.
farthing penny
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Origin of ob

Latin, ob (toward)

Examples of ob in a sentence

  • His actions were oblique to his previous promises.
  • The ob gene was linked to metabolic changes.
  • Researchers focused on the ob to find obesity treatments.
  • An ob was a common currency in ancient markets.
  • He found an ob while digging in the old ruins.

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  1. French:ob-, gène ob, ...
  2. German:ob-, ob, ...
  3. Italian:ob, obolo, ...
  4. Spanish:prefijo ob-, ob, ...
  5. Portuguese:ob-, ob, ...
  6. Chinese:反-, ob基因, ...
  7. Japanese:表側, ob, ...
  8. Arabic:بَادِئَة تُدِلُّ عَلَى المُعَارَضَة أَوِ التَّبَايُن, جِينٌ مُرْتَبِطٌ بِالسِّمْنَةِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נֶגֶד-, אוֹב, ...
  10. Russian:об, ген ob, ...
  11. Ukrainian:об-, ob, ...
  12. Hindi:विपरीत, मोटापे से संबंधित ob जीन, ...
OB
oʊ biː

Definition of OB - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: outside broadcastTECH.broadcasting from a location outside the studioTECH.
  • The concert was shown as an OB.
2.
acr: out of boundsRareterm for when the ball is outside the play areaRare
  • The ball went OB after crossing the sideline.
out of bounds out of play
3.
acr: old boyDatedman who attended a particular schoolDated
  • He is an OB who proudly supports his old school's football team.
alumnus

Abbreviation

1.
abr: obstetricianTECH.USdoctor who helps women during pregnancy and childbirthTECH.US
  • The OB checked the baby's heartbeat.
OB-GYN obstetrician
2.
abr: obstetricsTECH.medical field focused on pregnancy and childbirthTECH.
  • She is studying OB in medical school.
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Expressions with OB

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OB-GYNabbr.
doctor who cares for pregnancy and women's health
I have an appointment with my OB-GYN.

Origin of OB

Unknown

Examples of OB in a sentence

  • They set up an OB to cover the festival live.
  • The referee signaled the ball was OB.
  • His shot went OB, ending the game.
  • The OBs gathered for the annual reunion.
  • As an OB, he often visited his alma mater.
  • The OB delivered twins last night.

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  1. French:reportage extérieur, obstétricien, ...
  2. German:OB, Gyn, ...
  3. Italian:TSE, OB, ...
  4. Spanish:transmisión externa, GO, ...
  5. Portuguese:exterior, obstetra, ...
  6. Chinese:外景广播, 产科医生, ...
  7. Japanese:OB, 産科医, ...
  8. Arabic:اَلْبَثُّ اَلْخَارِجِيُّ, طبيب نساء وتوليد, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁדּוּר חוּץ, רוֹפֵא נָשִׁים, ...
  10. Russian:внешняя трансляция, акушер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ПТС, АК, ...
  12. Hindi:बाहरी प्रसारण, OB, ...
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