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Meaning of dobe | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈdoʊ.bi/

Definitions

  1. A Doberman Pinscher.
    informal
  2. Clipping of adobe.
    abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, uncountable, usually

Examples

“Lots of cars got into trouble up there, said the man that soil was dobe, slick as glass; have to trench the road better.”
“His wife and baby were with him in the dobe house, a small one that his Indian stepfather had built.”
“Select the best four of these six Doberman Pinschers and place them in order of merit based on type, soundness, and balance — or take full advantage and place all six. One of these Dobes is superior, one is quality and four are average.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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