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bob
noun(bob)
a short or shortened tail of certain animals
Synonyms: bobtail, dock,
bob
noun(bob)
a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
Synonyms: bobber, bobfloat, cork,
bob
noun(bob)
a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
Synonyms: bobsled, bobsleigh,
bob
noun(bob)
a former monetary unit in Great Britain
Synonyms: british shilling, shilling,
bob
verb(bob)
ride a bobsled
Synonyms: bobsled,
Examples:
The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure.
bob
verb(bob)
make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect
Synonyms: curtsy,
bob
verb(bob)
remove or shorten the tail of an animal
Synonyms: dock, tail,
bob
noun(bob)
a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
bob
noun(bob)
a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
bob
noun(bob)
a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
Examples:
He gave me a short bob of acknowledgement.
bob
verb(bob)
cut hair in the style of a bob
Examples:
Bernice bobs her hair these days!.
bob
verb(bob)
move up and down repeatedly
Examples:
Her rucksack bobbed gently on her back.

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