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单词 clobber
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
clob•ber1 /ˈklɑbɚ/USA pronunciation   v. [+ object] Informal.
  1. Slang Termsto hit, beat, or batter severely:We clobbered the thief with a baseball bat.
  2. Slang Termsto defeat decisively or completely:We clobbered them, 56-0!

clob•ber2 /ˈklɑbɚ/USA pronunciation   n. [uncountable] Brit. Informal.
  1. British Termsclothes or other personal articles.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
clob•ber1  (klobər),USA pronunciation v.t. [Slang.]
  1. Slang Termsto batter severely;
    strike heavily:He tried to clobber me with his club.
  2. Slang Termsto defeat decisively;
    drub;
    trounce.
  3. Slang Termsto denounce or criticize vigorously.
  • origin, originally uncertain 1940–45, American.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged whip, thrash, lick.

clob•ber2  (klobər),USA pronunciation n. [Brit., Australian Slang.]
  1. British Terms(used with a pl. v.) clothes.
  • 1875–80; of obscure origin, originally; compare clobber3

clob•ber3  (klobər),USA pronunciation v.t., 
  1. Ceramicsto paint over existing decoration on (a ceramic piece).
  • 1850–55; earlier, to mend, patch up (clothes or shoes); of obscure origin, originally

clob•ber4  (klobər),USA pronunciation n., v.i. [South Midland and Southern U.S.]
  1. Dialect Termsclabber.
    See clabber. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
clobber /ˈklɒbə/ vb (transitive) slang
  1. to beat or batter
  2. to defeat utterly
  3. to criticize severely
Etymology: 20th Century: of unknown origin
clobber /ˈklɒbə/ n
  1. Brit slang personal belongings, such as clothes and accessories
Etymology: 19th Century: of unknown origin
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