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    dub
    /dʌb/

    verb

    • 1. provide (a film) with a soundtrack in a different language from the original: "the film will be dubbed into French and Flemish"
    • 2. make a copy of (a sound or video recording).

    noun

    • 1. an instance of dubbing sound effects or music: "the level of the dub can be controlled manually"
    • 2. a style of popular music originating from the remixing of recorded music (especially reggae), typically with the removal of some vocals and instruments and the accentuation of bass guitar.

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  3. Dub can be a verb meaning to give a name, to honour, or to change sounds or speech on a film or programme. It can also be a noun for a style of music or poetry. See more meanings, synonyms, and usage examples.

  4. 1. a. : to confer knighthood on. was dubbed Sir Philip. b. : to call by a distinctive title, epithet, or nickname. Critics have dubbed him the new king of rock 'n' roll. 2. : to trim or remove the comb (see combentry 1 sense 2a) and wattles of. 3. a. golf: to hit (a ball or shot) poorly. b. : to execute poorly. a dubbed attempt.

  5. Dub can be a verb meaning to name, honor, or change something or someone, or a noun meaning a style of music or poetry. Learn how to use dub in different contexts with examples and translations.

  6. Dub can be a verb, noun, or slang term with different meanings, such as to name, to knight, to copy, or to bungle. Learn how to use dub in various contexts and see examples of its usage.

  7. The verb dub traces back to the French word adober, meaning “equip with armor,” and originally referred to making someone a knight. Dub still carries that meaning, although now it's more likely to describe the giving out of titles of a different kind.

  8. Dub has multiple meanings and uses in English, such as to confer knighthood, to add sound to a film, or to make a poor shot. Learn the different senses, origins, and examples of dub from various sources.

  9. Learn the various meanings and uses of the word dub in British and American English. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for dub.