oboe
(oʊboʊ )
Word forms: oboes
variable noun
An oboe is a musical instrument shaped like a tube which you play by blowing through a double reed in the top end.
He played the oboe and piano and sang in choirs.
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Translations:
Chinese: 双簧管
Japanese: オーボエ
- to think nothing of
- to think the world of someone
- to think twice
- to this day
- to this effect
- to this/that effect
- to throw a spanner in the works
- to throw a wrench
- to throw caution to the wind
- to throw down the gauntlet
- to throw good money after bad
- to throw in the towel
- to throw in your lot with someone
- to throw light on something
- to throw money at something
- to throw someone in at the deep end
- to throw the baby out with the bath water
- to throw the book at someone
- to throw up your hands
- to throw your weight about
- to thumb your nose at someone
- to tie the knot
- to tie yourself in knots
- to tighten the screw
- to tighten your belt