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Definitions of frob word

noun frob (jargon, MIT) Any small device or object (usually hand-sized) which can be manipulated. 1
noun Definition of frob in Technology /frob/ 1. [MIT] The TMRC definition was "FROB = a protruding arm or trunnion"; by metaphoric extension, a "frob" is any random small thing; an object that you can comfortably hold in one hand; something you can frob (sense 2). See frobnitz. 2. Abbreviated form of frobnicate. 3. [MUD] A command on some MUDs that changes a player's experience level (this can be used to make wizards); also, to request wizard privileges on the "professional courtesy" grounds that one is a wizard elsewhere. The command is actually "frobnicate" but is universally abbreviated to the shorter form. 1
verb frob (jargon, MIT) To manipulate objects considered to be frobs. 0
verb frob (jargon, MIT) To manipulate equipment without any knowledge. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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