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FOB (fahb)
1. a small pocket – especially for holding a watch
2. a short chain attached to a pocket watch
Common clues: Watch pocket; Watch chain
Crossword puzzle frequency: 2 times a year
Frequency in English language: 42581 / 86800
Video: Chairman Mao pocket watch
Abraham
Lincoln's pocket watch with chain and fob.
A watch fob is a medallion or ornament attached by leather strap or chain to a pocket watch to assist in locating and removing the watch from a pocket in clothing. Some were originally coded or numbered to assist in return to the owner.
A fob is a small pocket in trousers just below the waistline meant to hold a watch, keys, change, etc.
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