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Fobs

A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold a pocketwatch; a watch pocket.

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noun
  1. 1

    A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold a pocketwatch; a watch pocket.

  2. 2

    A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.

  3. 3

    A small ornament attached to such a chain. (See Usage Notes below)

  4. 4

    A hand-held remote control device used to lock/unlock motor cars etc.

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watch pocketnounA small pocket in the waistband of men's trousers or in other garments for carrying a pocket watch.
watch chainnounAlternative form of watchchain. [A securing chain affixed to a watch (a timepiece) to prevent its loss by the owner.]
tricknounSomething designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.
foxnounA small-to-medium-sized canine mammal, related to dogs and wolves, with a flattened skull, upright triangular ears, a pointed, slightly upturned snout, and a long bushy tail, of the following groups:
watch guardnounshort chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
keysnoun(music) keyboard
keylessnounLacking or not requiring a key.
keychainsnounA chain or ring to which a key may be attached.
keychainnounA chain or ring to which a key may be attached.
keyringnounA ring, normally of metal or plastic, for holding keys together.
keypadsnounA small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.
wristletsnounA small handbag with a short strap for attaching it to the wearer's wrist.
smartcardsnounAlternative form of smart card. [A plastic card that contains information stored on an embedded computer chip.]
remotesnoun(broadcasting) An element of broadcast programming originating away from the station's or show's control room.
padlocksnounA detachable lock that can be used to secure something by means of a sliding or hinged shackle
badgesnounA distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one’s clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.
lanyardsnoun(by extension) A cord worn around the neck, shoulder, or wrist which is attached to a small object to be carried such as an identity card or security pass, key, knife, or whistle.
immobilizersnounAlternative spelling of immobiliser. [Something or someone that immobilises.]
immobilizernounAlternative spelling of immobiliser. [Something or someone that immobilises.]
walletsnoun(US, UK) A small case, often flat and often made of leather, for keeping money (especially paper money), credit cards, etc.

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