What does dobbins mean?
noun
A dobbin is a small, usually wooden or metal, block or weight used to steady or balance something, especially a sail or a rope. In British English, a dobbin can also refer to a small, usually wooden, block used to steady a horse's leg.
Example
"The sailor used a dobbin to steady the sail in the strong wind."
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