hobby
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- noun
- /ˈhɑːbi/
- UK
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alcotán europeo
- How about if it's my job to do this, not some hobby I can pick up and lay down when the mood strikes me?
Examples
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Two adults coming from a much colder climate into Hobby will walk and be outdoors as much as possible for eight days.
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"By being required to make a choice between sacrificing our faith or paying millions of dollars in fines, we essentially must choose which poison pill to swallow," said David Green, Hobby Lobby CEO and founder.
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Have you felt pressured to turn your photography hobby into a business?
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Meanwhile, a federal district court in Oklahoma heard Hobby Lobby's challenge to the mandate this week, as well as the more than 30 lawsuits filed against the mandate marching forward.
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Joel Schrader and Steven Ellis will look to conclude their season-long battle for the Stateline Speedway Hobby Stock championship.
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In ancient times, the hobby was a favored falcon among falconers for hunting small birds.
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The hobby is renowned for its speed and agility, making it an excellent choice for falconry.
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During the falconry demonstration, the falconer released his hobby, showcasing its impressive flight skills.
Synonyms
A small slim falcon that flies fast and hunts small birds across Europe and Asia
Compounds
- Specialized
A small sharp tool with a replaceable blade that you use in crafts for precise cutting
Surface Forms
Etymology
A hobby (the bird) is the name of a small, fast falcon and comes from an old name for a small, quick creature used in hunting. So a hobby here means a little hunting bird known for its speed and agile flight.