fob
v. defraud, con into buying goods of poor quality n. watch pocket; chain from which a pocketwatch is suspended FOB (Forward Operating Base) temporary airfield that supports tactical operations but does not have full support systems (Military) | ||||
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FOB Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| MONASH Marketing Dictionary |
FOB
abbrev. Free-on-Board.
abbrev. Free-on-Board.
| BTS Transportation Expressions |
Free On Board (FOB)
1) A price quotation under which the exporter quotes a price that includes delivery of the goods on board the vessel. Subsequent risks and expenses are for the account of the buyer. 2) A transaction whereby the seller makes the product available within an agreed-on period at a given port at a given price. It is the responsibility of the buyer to arrange for the transportation and insurance. (DOE3) (DOE5) (TNDOT1) (USTTA1)
1) A price quotation under which the exporter quotes a price that includes delivery of the goods on board the vessel. Subsequent risks and expenses are for the account of the buyer. 2) A transaction whereby the seller makes the product available within an agreed-on period at a given port at a given price. It is the responsibility of the buyer to arrange for the transportation and insurance. (DOE3) (DOE5) (TNDOT1) (USTTA1)
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FOB
Terms of shipping merchandise. It is when the buyer of goods bear the cost of transportation until the goods pass to the buyer while the goods are in transit.
See also FOB DESTINATION, F.O.B.
... named port of shipment)
This is based on ICC Publication No. 460 "INCOTERMS 1990" and entered into force on 1 July 1990.
Terms of shipping merchandise. It is when the buyer of goods bear the cost of transportation until the goods pass to the buyer while the goods are in transit.
See also FOB DESTINATION, F.O.B.
... named port of shipment)
This is based on ICC Publication No. 460 "INCOTERMS 1990" and entered into force on 1 July 1990.
| 2K Group Shipping, Trade, Insurance Dictionary |
fob
Cost of a product before transportation costs are figured in.
Cost of a product before transportation costs are figured in.
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Free on Board (FOB)
the seller quotes the buyer a price that covers all costs up to and including delivery of goods aboard a vessel at a port. FOB is also a method of export valuation.
the seller quotes the buyer a price that covers all costs up to and including delivery of goods aboard a vessel at a port. FOB is also a method of export valuation.
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
FOB
THE BOYDS COLLECTION LTD
Exchange: NYSE
Distributes hand-crafted collectibles and other specialty giftware products, including resin figurines, plush animals, porcelain dolls and boxes and related clothing and accessories.
THE BOYDS COLLECTION LTD
Exchange: NYSE
Distributes hand-crafted collectibles and other specialty giftware products, including resin figurines, plush animals, porcelain dolls and boxes and related clothing and accessories.
FOB Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Joint Acronyms and Abbreviations |
FOB
forward operating base; forward operations base
forward operating base; forward operations base
| Military Abbreviations |
FOB
Forward Operating Base
Forward Operating Base
| NATO Acronyms |
FOB
Friendly Order of Battle
Friendly Order of Battle
| International Relations and Security Acronyms |
FOB
Free-On-Board
Free-On-Board
| Rabintex Ballistic Dictionary |
FOB
Free on Board
Free on Board
FOB Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WordNet 2.0 |
fob
Noun
1. a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
(synonym) watch pocket
(hypernym) vest pocket
2. an adornment that hangs from a watch chain
(hypernym) adornment
3. short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
(synonym) watch chain, watch guard
(hypernym) chain
Verb
1. deceive somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week"
(synonym) trick, fox, pull a fast one on, play a trick on
(hypernym) deceive, lead on, delude, cozen
(hyponym) snooker
Noun
1. a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
(synonym) watch pocket
(hypernym) vest pocket
2. an adornment that hangs from a watch chain
(hypernym) adornment
3. short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
(synonym) watch chain, watch guard
(hypernym) chain
Verb
1. deceive somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week"
(synonym) trick, fox, pull a fast one on, play a trick on
(hypernym) deceive, lead on, delude, cozen
(hyponym) snooker
| Lexicon of Thieves' Cant |
Fob
cheat
cheat
| hEnglish - advanced version |
fob
fob
\fob\ (?), n. [cf. prov. g. fuppe pocket.] a little pocket for a watch.
fob
chain, a short watch chain worn a watch carried in the fob.
fob
\fob\ (?), v.t. [imp. & p. p. fobbed (#); p. pr. & vb. n. fobbing.] [cf.fop.]
1. to beat; to maul. [obs.]
2. to cheat; to trick; to impose on.
similar words(1)
to fob off
fob
\fob\ (?), n. [cf. prov. g. fuppe pocket.] a little pocket for a watch.
fob
chain, a short watch chain worn a watch carried in the fob.
fob
\fob\ (?), v.t. [imp. & p. p. fobbed (#); p. pr. & vb. n. fobbing.] [cf.fop.]
1. to beat; to maul. [obs.]
2. to cheat; to trick; to impose on.
similar words(1)
to fob off
FOB Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Oil and Gas Field Glossary |
FOB
Free on board.
Free on board.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
FOB
1. Acronym for "Freight on Board." Used to describe when goods are loaded for free on a delivery vehicle at the seller's place of business, but the buyer has to pay transportation charges to the delivery destination.
2. When not an acronym, it refers to the device on a key chain which may contain your name or a company name, etc. See fob .
1. Acronym for "Freight on Board." Used to describe when goods are loaded for free on a delivery vehicle at the seller's place of business, but the buyer has to pay transportation charges to the delivery destination.
2. When not an acronym, it refers to the device on a key chain which may contain your name or a company name, etc. See fob .
Fob
A device to hold keys; sometimes called a "key fob."
| Abbreviation Airbus A340 |
FOB
Fuel On Board
Fuel On Board
| U.F.O. Related Terminology and Acronyms |
FOB
Federal Office Building
Federal Office Building
FOB Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Computer Abbreviations v1.5 |
FOB
Navision Attain Object File
Navision Attain Object File
FOB Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
FOB
Free On Board
Free On Board
FOB (FREE ON BOARD)
Cost of a product before transportation costs are figured in.
FOB Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Antiques World Dictionary of Antique & Estate Jewelry |
Fob
a short chain with a decorative seal or other device attached to the end. The fob and chain hung outside watch pocket, and could be used to pull the watch out of the pocket.
a short chain with a decorative seal or other device attached to the end. The fob and chain hung outside watch pocket, and could be used to pull the watch out of the pocket.
FOB Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
FOB
Fob may refer to:
- Key fob, a medallion used to identify a key ring or used as a starting place on a ring
- Watch fob, 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
- Fob pocket, a small pocket in trousers or waistcoats originally intended to hold a pocket watch
- The term is also used when referring to electronic security token devices
- Fob may also be a transitive verb meaning to deceive or cheat someone out of something they would want to do or materially wish for
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